Central Missouri News

Today, Congressman Mark Alford from Missouri joined forces with Congressman David Kustoff of Tennessee to introduce the bipartisan Grown in America Act of 2025 in the House of Representatives. The legislation aims to create a federal tax credit encouraging businesses to shift away from foreign markets and increase their purchase of U.S. agricultural commodities.

The bill is also supported by Representatives Jim Costa, David Rouzer, and Mike Carey. It has been endorsed by the Ag Investment for America Coalition.

“Missouri’s farmers and ranchers are the backbone of communities across the fourth district,” said Congressman Alford. “I’m proud to co-lead the Grown in America Act, which prioritizes domestically grown and sourced agricultural products by incentivizing business to buy American."

Congressman Kustoff emphasized the importance of a strong agriculture sector for America's economy and national security: "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."

Congressman Costa highlighted how this legislation benefits American farmers: "Our legislation is a win for American farmers, producers, dairymen, and women... By offering tax credits for manufacturers who purchase U.S.-grown agricultural products."

Congressman Rouzer pointed out that "American products should be made using American resources," while Congressman Carey noted that "Strengthening domestic supply chains is critical to maintaining our economic security."

A spokesperson for Ag Investment for America expressed gratitude for Congressmen Kustoff's and Costa's leadership: “Their bipartisan legislation... will boost our economy, stabilize our supply chains and create jobs throughout our country.”

The act addresses current geopolitical tensions with China and supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19. It seeks to maintain America's status as an economic powerhouse by protecting domestic industries.

The Grown in America Act provides tax credits to qualifying businesses purchasing U.S.-sourced agricultural commodities. Eligible businesses must source a certain percentage of their products domestically, starting at 50% in year one and increasing annually until reaching 85%. The credit is calculated based on a ratio of U.S. to non-U.S. agriculture purchases.