ASTA Supports Plant Biostimulant Act

On Friday, May 13, Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Jim Baird (R-IN) introduced the Plant Biostimulant Act. This legislation would, among other things, create a uniform process for approving commercial plant biostimulant use and require more federal research on the technology’s benefits for soil health. Additionally, it would create a more consistent path to market for plant biostimulants with federal guidance from the U.S. EPA and USDA. Learn more in Rep. Panetta’s press release, which includes the following quote of support from ASTA’s President & CEO Andy LaVigne:

“The American Seed Trade Association is pleased to see the introduction of the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022. We thank Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Jim Baird for their work on this legislation. Plant biostimulants are a critical tool as farmers look to increase productivity while conserving natural resources. This legislation would create needed certainty by establishing a federal definition for plant biostimulants – an important step in ensuring these innovative tools are broadly available to producers. ASTA looks forward to working with Congress as they consider this key legislation.”