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Code · BILL · 118th Congress · S. 5335 (Introduced in Senate) — To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture throug... · Sec. 7208

Sec. 7208. High-priority research and extension initiatives

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Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(d) ) is amended— by striking paragraph
(9)and inserting the following: Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of— developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds (as those terms are defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7702 )) that impact coffee plants; establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, plant pests or noxious weeds (as so defined) that impact coffee plants; surveying and collecting data on coffee plant production and health; investigating coffee plant biology, immunology, ecology, genomics, and bioinformatics; and conducting research on— factors that may contribute to or be associated with coffee plant immune systems; other serious threats to coffee plants, including the sublethal effects of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides on insects and plants beneficial to coffee plant growth; and the development of mitigating and preventative measures to improve habitat conservation and best management practices in coffee-growing regions. ; by striking paragraph
(11)and inserting the following: Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of— developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds (as those terms are defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7702 )) that impact macadamia trees; establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, invasive plant pests or noxious weeds (as so defined); surveying and collecting data on macadamia tree production and health; investigating macadamia tree biology, immunology, ecology, genomics, and bioinformatics; and conducting research on various factors that may contribute to or be associated with macadamia tree immune systems, and other serious threats to macadamia trees, including— the sublethal effects of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides on beneficial insects and plants to macadamia tree growth; and the development of mitigative and preventative measures to improve habitat conservation and best management practices in macadamia tree growing regions. ; in paragraph (14)— by redesignating subparagraphs
(B)through
(F)as subparagraphs
(C)through (G), respectively; and by inserting after subparagraph
(A)the following: to review the effectiveness of current cattle fever tick eradication efforts in preventing and reducing the spread of cattle fever ticks; ; and by adding at the end the following: Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out research relating to— the effects of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances (as those terms are defined in section 7331(2)(B) of the PFAS Act of 2019 ( 15 U.S.C. 8931(2)(B) )) on agricultural land used for the production of crops and livestock, including cropland, grassland, rangeland, pasture land, cropped woodland, marshes, environmentally sensitive areas, and other land related to agricultural production, as determined by the Secretary; and identifying methods to mitigate and remediate the impacts of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances (as so defined). Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of— pre- and post-harvest improvements in the peanut production, handling, and processing sectors to improve efficiency and manage aflatoxin; advanced curing systems to minimize moisture variation of individual peanut kernels; and other efforts that can lead to a reduction in the risk of losses due to mold and potential aflatoxin contamination in storage. Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of— assessing the soil carbon sequestration potential of various biochars and management systems integrating biochar use; understanding how to use biochar productively to contribute to climate mitigation, crop production, resilience to extreme weather events, ecosystem and soil health, natural resource conservation, and farm profitability; and delivering science-based, region-specific, cost-effective, and practical information to farmers, ranchers, foresters, land reclamation managers, urban land managers, and other land and natural resource managers and businesses on sustainable biochar production and application. Research and extension grants may be made and cooperative agreements may be entered into under this section to mitigate the negative effects of spotted wing drosophila. Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating research-based tools and treatments to combat the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of building capacity to address emerging pest and disease challenges to wheat production throughout the United States. Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 )) to develop and apply methods to manage and eradicate invasive species of plants and animals, including through methods of biocontrol. Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating technologies to mechanize agricultural processes. In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may place emphasis on mechanizing the process for harvesting specialty crops. Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating agricultural uses of artificial intelligence. In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may place emphasis on uses of artificial intelligence that improve specialty crop production. Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 )) to develop and apply aquaculture methods, including through the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically valuable aquatic and marine species. Research grants may be made under this section to a land-grant college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 )) for the purpose of improving white oak species resiliency, health, and preservation. In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall prioritize research relating to the resistance of white oak to disease, pests, heat, and drought in cultivated, new, and old-growth white oak timber stands. Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing sunflower hybrids adapted for United States growing regions. . Section 1672(e)(5) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(e)(5) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2029 . Section 1672(f)(5) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(f)(5) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2029 . Section 1672(g) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(g) ) is amended in paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), and
(3)by striking 2023 each place it appears and inserting 2029 . Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(h) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2029 .
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Sec. 7208
High-priority research and extension initiatives
U.S.C.§ 5925
U.S.C.§ 7702
U.S.C.§ 8931
U.S.C.§ 3103
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