WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ag Investment for America, a coalition of leading U.S. growers and manufacturers, thanks Congressmen David Kustoff (R-TN-08) and Jim Costa (D-CA-21) for the reintroduction of the Grown in America Act. The legislation creates a new incentive for American manufacturers to purchase agricultural commodities from U.S. farmers. Recognizing the importance of domestic production and manufacturing, the bipartisan bill will increase demand for American-grown crops, reduce reliance on imported goods, and support our farmers and rural communities. Congressmen David Rouzer (R-NC-07), Mike Carey (R-OH-15), and Mark Alford (R-MO-04) joined Congressmen Kustoff and Costa as original co-sponsors.

Ag Investment for America is dedicated to enhancing the U.S. economy and rural communities across the nation by strengthening American supply chains through homegrown products and commodities. Launched in June 2024, the coalition supports legislation to invigorate American farmers' cooperatives, farmer-owned businesses, and the American agricultural and manufacturing industries through a targeted domestic production tax credit.

“With members throughout the production process from seed to shelf, our coalition of American manufacturers and growers strongly supports the Grown in America Act, a bipartisan proposal to encourage domestic agricultural sourcing among U.S. manufacturers,” said a spokesperson for Ag Investment for America. “This incentive for purchasing American-grown crops would boost our economy, increase supply chain stability, and drive American job growth. It’s time to support increased domestic investment and help our hard-working American farmers and manufacturers.”

"A strong and resilient agriculture and food sector is vital to America’s economy and national security," said Congressman Kustoff. "By incentivizing businesses to purchase from American farmers, the Grown in America Act will bolster our agriculture industry and ensure it remains competitive on the world stage. I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation that will help strengthen our supply chains, stimulate domestic investment and job creation, and reduce our reliance on foreign markets."

"Our legislation is a win for American farmers, producers, dairymen, and women, especially those in the San Joaquin Valley, by lowering costs and boosting domestic manufacturing,” said Congressman Costa. “By offering tax credits for manufacturers who purchase U.S.-grown agricultural products, it strengthens supply chains and supports farmers who are price takers, not price makers. This vital step ensures American agriculture remains competitive, helping both farmers and manufacturers thrive in the global economy."

“From American fields across the country to the final products that make it to your plate, our membership represents each piece of the puzzle. Boosting demand for homegrown commodities is essential in reducing reliance on imported goods and makes the United States more competitive in the global economy,” said a spokesperson for the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. “We are thankful for Congressmen Kustoff and Costa‘s commitment to our American producers and manufacturers put forth in the Grown in America Act and their efforts to incentivize domestic investment, boosting our economy.”

"A strong agricultural base is essential to building a resilient economy and stable future. This tax credit delivers clear benefits for both American businesses and farmers. Providing meaningful incentives will encourage domestic sourcing, bolster markets for our growers, shrink supply chain vulnerabilities, and improve domestic food security,” said a spokesperson for the National Sorghum Producers.

“The U.S. rice industry provides more than two-thirds of the rice consumed domestically. Further strengthening our American customer base will help stabilize demand, providing U.S. rice farmers, merchants, and processors with more stability and encourage greater investment in American food manufacturing,” said a spokesperson for USA Rice. “We are grateful for the work of Congressmen Kustoff and Costa, and we are confident that their legislation, the Grown in America Act, will significantly benefit both American farmers and consumers.”

Ag Investment for America previously released a study conducted by the Texas A&M Agricultural and Food Policy Center, which evaluated the impacts of a federal tax credit similar to the legislation introduced. The report found such an incentive will directly increase demand for domestic agricultural commodities across rural America. The complete study can be found here.

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ABOUT AG INVESTMENT FOR AMERICA:

Ag Investment for America is a multi-industry coalition of domestic growers and manufacturers encouraging policymakers to enact tax policies that boost demand for American-made products. Ag Investment for America launched in June to push for policies that boost demand for American crops. The new coalition is made up of leading domestic growers and manufacturers, including the National Association of Wheat Growers, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, USA Rice, the Catfish Farmers of America, the National Association of Manufacturers, the American Malting Barley Association, FMI, The Food Industry Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Barley Growers Association, and the National Sorghum Producers.