Justice for Jana Elementary Act of 2023

Issues relating to the role of government facilitating the pace of adoption of proven, sustainable & precision agricultural practices to further reduce GHG emissions. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and improving federal resources available for working lands programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Security Program & the Regional Conservation Partnership (RCPP) programs. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and supporting financial incentives to farmers that are voluntary, science-based, and measurable and conservation practices employed should improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake, reducing nutrient losses, and improving farmers profitability. Support NRCS nutrient management practices 590 that encourages applications of in-furrow, starter fertilizer that will improve water quality & soil health. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720, and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to adjustments to statutory language that would limit indirect (administrative) costs for USDAs Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to a fixed percentage. Allows organizations to capture administrative costs within their program agreement match. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Office for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) and future rounds of grant awards. Issues relating to timing and how USDA will proceed with establishment of the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, as prescribed in S.1251 and HR 2820, the Growing Climate Solutions Act that was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY 2023 (P.L. 117-328). Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.