Collapse to view only § 7623. Repealed.
- § 7621. Repealed.
- § 7622. Repealed.
- § 7623. Repealed.
- § 7624. Biobased products
- § 7625. National Food Safety Training, Education, Extension, Outreach, and Technical Assistance Program
- § 7626. Integrated research, education, and extension competitive grants program
- § 7627. Coordinated program of research, extension, and education to improve viability of small and medium size dairy, livestock, and poultry operations
- § 7628. Support for research regarding diseases of wheat, triticale, and barley caused by Fusarium graminearum or by Tilletia indica
- § 7629. Repealed.
- § 7630. Grants for youth organizations
- § 7631. Agricultural biotechnology research and development for developing countries
- § 7632. Specialty crop research initiative
- § 7633. Food and agriculture service learning program
§ 7621. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7406(b)(1), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1251, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7406(b)(1), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2013
§ 7622. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7302, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1242, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7302, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2003
§ 7623. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7303, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1242, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7303, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2003
§ 7624. Biobased products
(a) “Biobased product” defined
(b) Coordination of biobased product activities
The Secretary of Agriculture shall—
(1) coordinate the research, technical expertise, economic information, and market information resources and activities of the Department to develop, commercialize, and promote the use of biobased products;
(2) solicit input from private sector persons who produce, or are interested in producing, biobased products;
(3) provide a centralized contact point for advice and technical assistance for promising and innovative biobased products; and
(4) submit an annual report to Congress describing the coordinated research, marketing, and commercialization activities of the Department relating to biobased products.
(c) Cooperative agreements for biobased products
(1) Agreements authorized
(2) Description of cooperative activities
Cooperative activities may include—
(A) research on potential environmental impacts of a biobased product;
(B) methods to reduce the cost of manufacturing a biobased product; and
(C) other appropriate research.
(3) Authority of Secretary
(d) Eligible partners
The following entities shall be eligible to enter into a cooperative agreement under subsection (c):
(1) A party that has entered into a cooperative research and development agreement with the Secretary under section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a).
(2) A recipient of funding from the Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation.
(3) A recipient of funding from the Secretary under a Small Business Innovation Research Program established under section 638 of title 15.
(e) Pilot project
The Secretary, acting through the Agricultural Research Service, may establish and carry out a pilot project under which grants are provided, on a competitive basis, to scientists of the Agricultural Research Service to—
(1) encourage innovative and collaborative science; and
(2) during each of fiscal years 1999 through 2012, develop biobased products with promising commercial potential.
(f) Source of funds
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), to carry out this section, the Secretary may use—
(A) funds appropriated to carry out this section; and
(B) funds otherwise available for cooperative research and development agreements under the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.).
(2) Exception
(g) Sale of developed products
(h) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 404, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 570; Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6201(d)(4), title VII, § 7124, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 419, 434; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7304, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1242; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7304, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2003; Pub. L. 111–88, div. A, title IV, § 431, Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2964.)
§ 7625. National Food Safety Training, Education, Extension, Outreach, and Technical Assistance Program
(a) In general
(b) Integrated approach
(c) Priority
(d) Program coordination
(1) In general
(2) Interaction
The Secretary shall—
(A) in carrying out the grant program under this section, take into consideration applied research, education, and extension results obtained from the National Integrated Food Safety Initiative; and
(B) in determining the applied research agenda for the National Integrated Food Safety Initiative, take into consideration the needs articulated by participants in projects funded by the program under this section.
(e) Grants
(1) In general
(2) Encouraged features
(3) Term of grant
(f) Grant eligibility
(1) In general
To be eligible for a grant under this section, an entity shall be—
(A) a State cooperative extension service;
(B) a Federal, State, local, or tribal agency, a nonprofit community-based or non-governmental organization, or an organization representing owners and operators of farms, small food processors, or small fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers that has a commitment to public health and expertise in administering programs that contribute to food safety;
(C) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20) or a foundation maintained by an institution of higher education;
(D) a collaboration of 2 of more eligible entities described in this subsection; or
(E) such other appropriate entity, as determined by the Secretary.
(2) Multistate partnerships
(g) Regional balance
In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure—
(1) geographic diversity; and
(2) diversity of types of agricultural production.
(h) Technical assistance
(i) Best practices and model programs
(j) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 405, as added Pub. L. 111–353, title II, § 209(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3947; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7301, title XII, § 12306(e), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4815, 4970.)
§ 7626. Integrated research, education, and extension competitive grants program
(a) Purpose
(b) Competitive grants authorized
(c) Criteria for grants
(d) Matching funds requirement
(1) In general
(2) In-kind support
(3) WaiverThe Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to a grant if the Secretary determines that—
(A) the results of the grant are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or
(B)
(i) the grant—(I) involves a minor commodity; and(II) deals with scientifically important research; and
(ii) the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.
(e) Term of grant
(f) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 406, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 573; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, §§ 7125, 7206, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 434, 439; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §§ 7129(c)(4), 7306, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1227, 1242; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, §§ 7129(c)(4), 7306, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1988, 2004; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, §§ 7128(b)(3)(A), 7302, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 879, 887; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, §§ 7302, 7614(b)(3)(A), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4815, 4835.)
§ 7627. Coordinated program of research, extension, and education to improve viability of small and medium size dairy, livestock, and poultry operations
(a) Program authorized
(b) Components
To the extent the Secretary elects to carry out the program, the Secretary shall conduct—
(1) research, development, and on-farm extension and education concerning low-cost production facilities and practices, management systems, and genetics that are appropriate for the operations;
(2) in the case of dairy and livestock operations, research and extension on management-intensive grazing systems for dairy and livestock production to realize the potential for reduced capital and feed costs through greater use of management skills, labor availability optimization, and the natural benefits of grazing pastures;
(3) research and extension on integrated crop and livestock or poultry systems that increase efficiencies (including improved use of energy inputs), reduce costs, and prevent environmental pollution to strengthen the competitive position of the operations;
(4) economic analyses and market feasibility studies to identify new and expanded opportunities for producers on the operations that provide tools and strategies to meet consumer demand in domestic and international markets, such as cooperative marketing and value-added strategies for milk, meat, and poultry production and processing; and
(5) technology assessment that compares the technological resources of large specialized producers with the technological needs of producers on the operations to identify and transfer existing technology across all sizes and scales and to identify the specific research and education needs of the producers.
(c) Administration
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 407, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 573; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7207(c), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 440; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7511(c)(31), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1270; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7511(c)(31), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2032.)
§ 7628. Support for research regarding diseases of wheat, triticale, and barley caused by Fusarium graminearum or by Tilletia indica
(a) Research grants authorized
(b) Research componentsFunds provided under this section shall be available for the following collaborative, multi-State research activities:
(1) Identification and understanding of the epidemiology of wheat scab or of Karnal bunt, and the toxicological properties of vomitoxin, a toxic metabolite commonly occurring in wheat, triticale, and barley infected with wheat scab.
(2) Development of crop management strategies to reduce the risk of wheat scab or Karnal bunt occurrence.
(3) Development of—
(A) efficient and accurate methods to monitor wheat, triticale, and barley for the presence of Karnal bunt or of wheat scab and resulting vomitoxin contamination;
(B) post-harvest management techniques for wheat, triticale, and barley infected with wheat scab or with Karnal bunt; and
(C) milling and food processing techniques to render wheat scab contaminated grain safe.
(4) Strengthening and expansion of plant-breeding activities to enhance the resistance of wheat, triticale, and barley to wheat scab and to Karnal bunt, including the establishment of a regional advanced breeding material evaluation nursery and a germplasm introduction and evaluation system.
(5) Development and deployment of alternative fungicide application systems and formulations to control wheat scab and Karnal bunt and consideration of other chemical control strategies to assist farmers until new more resistant wheat, triticale, and barley varieties are available.
(c) Communications networks
(d) Management
(e) Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2013;
(2) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018; and
(3) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
(f) Limitation on indirect costs
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 408, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 574; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, §§ 7131, 7207(d)(1)–(4)(A), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 435, 440, 441; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7307, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1242; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7307, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2004; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7303, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 888; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7303, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4815.)
§ 7629. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7304, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 888
§ 7630. Grants for youth organizations
(a) In general
(b) Flexibility
(c) Redistribution of funding within organizations authorized
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013; and
(2) $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 410, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7412, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 462; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §§ 7309, 7511(c)(32), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1243, 1270; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, §§ 7309, 7511(c)(32), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2004, 2032; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7305, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 888; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7304, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4815.)
§ 7631. Agricultural biotechnology research and development for developing countries
(a) Eligible entity
In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—
(A) an institution of higher education that offers a curriculum in agriculture or the biosciences;
(B) a nonprofit organization; or
(C) a consortium of for-profit institutions and agricultural research institutions.
(b) Grant program
(1) In general
(2) Use of funds
Funds provided to an eligible entity under this section may be used for projects that use biotechnology to—
(A) enhance the nutritional span of agricultural products that can be grown in developing countries;
(B) increase the yield and safety of agricultural products that can be grown in developing countries;
(C) increase the yield of agricultural products that are drought- and stress-resistant and that can be grown in developing countries;
(D) extend the growing range of crops that can be grown in developing countries;
(E) enhance the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables grown in developing countries;
(F) develop environmentally sustainable agricultural products that can be grown in developing countries; and
(G) develop vaccines to immunize against life-threatening illnesses and other medications that can be administered by consuming genetically-engineered agricultural products.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 411, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7505, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 466; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7310, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1243; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7310, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2004.)
§ 7632. Specialty crop research initiative
(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Citrus disease subcommittee
(2) Initiative
(3) Specialty crop
(4) Specialty crops committee
(b) EstablishmentThere is established within the Department a specialty crop research and extension initiative to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by developing and disseminating science-based tools to address needs of specific crops and their regions, including—
(1) research in plant breeding, genetics, genomics, and other methods to improve crop characteristics, such as—
(A) product, taste, quality, and appearance;
(B) size-controlling rootstock systems for perennial crops;
(C) environmental responses and tolerances;
(D) nutrient management, including plant nutrient uptake efficiency;
(E) pest and disease management, including resistance to pests and diseases resulting in reduced application management strategies; and
(F) enhanced phytonutrient span;
(2) efforts to identify and address threats from pests and diseases, including—
(A) threats to specialty crop pollinators;
(B) emerging and invasive species; and
(C) a more effective understanding and utilization of existing natural enemy complexes;
(3) efforts—
(A) to improve production efficiency, handling and processing, productivity, and profitability over the long term (including specialty crop policy and marketing); and
(B) to achieve a better understanding of—
(i) the soil rhizosphere microbiome;
(ii) pesticide application systems and certified drift-reduction technologies; and
(iii) systems to improve and extend the storage life of specialty crops;
(4) new innovations and technology, including—
(A) mechanization and automation of labor-intensive tasks in production and processing;
(B) technologies that delay or inhibit ripening;
(C) decision support systems driven by phenology and environmental factors;
(D) improved monitoring systems for agricultural pests; and
(E) effective systems for preharvest and postharvest management of quarantine pests; and
(5) methods to prevent, detect, monitor, control, and respond to potential food safety hazards in the production and processing of specialty crops, including fresh produce.
(c) Eligible entitiesThe Secretary may carry out this section through—
(1) Federal agencies;
(2) national laboratories;
(3) colleges and universities;
(4) research institutions and organizations;
(5) private organizations or corporations;
(6) State agricultural experiment stations;
(7) individuals; or
(8) groups consisting of 2 or more entities described in paragraphs (1) through (7).
(d) Review of proposalsIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall award competitive grants on the basis of—
(1) a scientific peer review conducted by a panel of subject matter experts from Federal agencies, non-Federal entities, and the specialty crop industry; and
(2) a review and ranking for merit, relevance, and impact conducted by a panel of specialty crop industry representatives for the specific specialty crop.
(e) ConsultationEach fiscal year, before conducting the scientific peer review described in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) and the merit and relevancy review described in paragraph (2) of such subsection, the Secretary shall consult with the specialty crops committee regarding such reviews. The committee shall provide the Secretary—
(1) in the first fiscal year in which that consultation occurs, any recommendations for conducting such reviews in such fiscal year; and
(2) in any subsequent fiscal year in which such consultation occurs—
(A) an assessment of the procedures and objectives used by the Secretary for such reviews in the previous fiscal year;
(B) any recommendations for such reviews for the current fiscal year; and
(C) any comments on grants awarded under subsection (d) during the previous fiscal year.
(f) ReportThe Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on—
(1) the results of the consultations with the specialty crops committee (and subcommittees thereof) conducted under subsection (e) of this section and subsection (g) of section 3123a of this title;
(2) the specialty crops committee’s (and subcommittees thereof) recommendations, if any, provided to the Secretary during such consultations; and
(3) the specialty crops committee’s (and subcommittees thereof) review of the grants awarded under subsection (d) and (j), as applicable, in the previous fiscal year.
(g) Administration
(1) In general
(2) Term
(3) Matching requirement
(A) In general
(B) In-kind support
(4) Other conditions
(h) PrioritiesIn making grants under the Initiative, the Secretary shall provide a higher priority to projects that—
(1) are multistate, multi-institutional, or multidisciplinary; and
(2) include explicit mechanisms to communicate results to producers and the public.
(i) Buildings and facilities
(j) Emergency citrus disease research and extension program
(1) Establishment and purposeThe Secretary shall establish a competitive research and extension grant program to combat diseases of citrus under which the Secretary awards competitive grants to eligible entities—
(A) to conduct scientific research and extension activities, technical assistance, and development activities to combat citrus diseases and pests, both domestic and invasive, which pose imminent harm to the United States citrus production and threaten the future viability of the citrus industry, including huanglongbing and the Asian Citrus Psyllid; and
(B) to provide support for the dissemination and commercialization of relevant information, techniques, and technologies discovered pursuant to research and extension activities funded through—
(i) the emergency citrus disease research and extension program; or
(ii) other research and extension projects intended to solve problems caused by citrus production diseases and invasive pests.
(2) Priority
(3) CoordinationWhen developing the proposed research and extension agenda and budget under subsection (g)(2) of section 3123a of this title for the funds made available under this subsection for a fiscal year, the citrus disease subcommittee shall—
(A) seek input from Federal and State agencies and other entities involved in citrus disease response; and
(B) take into account other public and private citrus-related research and extension projects and the funding for such projects.
(4) Nonduplication
(5) Authorization of appropriations
(6) DefinitionsIn this subsection:
(A) Citrus
(B) Citrus producer
(C) Emergency citrus disease research and extension program
(k) Funding
(1) Mandatory funding
(A) Fiscal years 2008 through 2012
(B) Subsequent funding
(C) Reservation
(D) Availability of funds
(2) Authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 2014 through 2023
(3) Fiscal year 2013
(4) Transfer
(5) Availability
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 412, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7311(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1243, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7311(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2004; amended Pub. L. 112–240, title VII, § 701(e)(2), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2364; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, §§ 7128(b)(3)(B), 7306, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 879, 888; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, §§ 7305, 7614(b)(3)(B), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4815, 4836.)
§ 7633. Food and agriculture service learning program
(a) In general
(b) Purposes
The purposes of the Program are—
(1) to increase capacity for food, garden, and nutrition education within host organizations or entities and school cafeterias and in the classroom;
(2) to complement and build on the efforts of the farm to school programs implemented under section 18(g) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769(g));
(3) to complement efforts by the Department and school food authorities to implement the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) and the school breakfast program established by section 1773 of title 42;
(4) to carry out activities that advance the nutritional health of children and nutrition education in elementary schools and secondary schools (as those terms are defined in section 7801 of title 20); and
(5) to foster higher levels of community engagement and support the expansion of national service and volunteer opportunities.
(c) Grants
(1) In general
(2) Priorities
In making grants under this section, the Secretary may consider projects that are carried out by entities that—
(A) have a proven track record in carrying out the purposes described in subsection (b);
(B) work in underserved rural and urban communities;
(C) teach and engage children in experiential learning about agriculture, gardening, nutrition, cooking, and where food comes from; and
(D) facilitate a connection between elementary schools and secondary schools and agricultural producers in the local and regional area.
(d) Accountability
(1) In general
(2) Evaluation
The Secretary shall—
(A) conduct regular evaluations of the activities carried out under the Program; and
(B) submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that includes a description of the results of each evaluation conducted under subparagraph (A).
(e) Funding
(1) Authorization of appropriations
(2) Administration
(3) Maintenance of effort
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 413, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title IV, § 4209, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 829; amended Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(g), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2166.)