Report on U.S. Specialty Crop Exports

Official: Specialty CROP Act of 2026

IntroducedFebruary 25, 2026

Agriculture and Food

Why This Matters

This bill aims to create a report that evaluates how well U.S. specialty crops compete in international markets. Understanding this competitiveness can help improve support for farmers and boost exports.

If you are a farmer growing specialty crops, this report could lead to better support and opportunities for your business.

Affects: Farmers who grow specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts would be directly affected by this bill.

Summary

Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act of 2026 or the Specialty CROP Act of 2026This bill expands the annual reporting requirements for the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program to require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide specific information on the competitiveness of U.S. exports of specialty crops. Specifically, the bill modifies the requirements for a congressionally mandated annual report on U.S. specialty crop trade issues to require USDA to report specific information on acts, policies, and practices of foreign countries that constitute significant barriers to, or distortions of, U.S. exports of specialty crops. Further, USDA must consult with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the report. Before preparing the report, USDA, in coordination with the USTR, must seek comments from the public and the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables. Under the bill, USDA must submit the report to Congress in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. The unclassified portion of the report must be publicly available.