As Congress begins work on the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process, ASPB joined a broad coalition of scientific societies, research institutions, and agricultural stakeholders in calling for increased investment in the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA).
In a joint letter to House and Senate Appropriations leaders, the coalition urges lawmakers to provide at least $1 million, while striving toward $10 million, in funding for AGARDA to ensure the program can launch meaningful, high-impact research initiatives.
Modeled after successful advanced research agencies such as DARPA, AGARDA represents a forward-looking approach to addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture today. From rising input costs to emerging pests and diseases, U.S. producers need science-driven solutions that can strengthen productivity, resilience, and global competitiveness. With adequate support, AGARDA can accelerate breakthroughs that benefit farmers, consumers, and the broader food system.
ASPB is proud to join this coalition effort to advocate for sustained and robust funding for agricultural research. Continued engagement from the scientific community remains essential to ensuring that innovation remains at the forefront of U.S. agriculture policy.
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