7 U.S.C. § 3319d
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning October 1, 1986, and ending September 30, 2023, the Secretary shall develop and implement a research project program for the development of supplemental and alternative crops (including canola), using such funds as are appropriated to the Secretary each fiscal year under this chapter.
The development of supplemental and alternative crops for agronomic rotational purposes and as a habitat for honey bees and other pollinators is of critical importance to producers of agricultural commodities.
The Secretary shall use the expertise and resources of the Agricultural Research Service, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the land-grant colleges and universities for the purpose of carrying out this section.
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-
7 U.S.C. § 3319d
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTFor definition of "this chapter", referred to in subsec. (a), see note set out under section 3102 of this title.
CODIFICATIONThe authorities provided by each provision of, and each amendment made by, Pub. L. 115-334 as in effect on Sept. 30, 2023, to continue, and authorities to be carried out, until the later of Sept. 30, 2024, or the date specified in the provision of, or amendment made by, Pub. L. 115-334 see section 102(a) of Pub. L. 118-22 set out in an Extension of Agricultural Programs note under section 9001 of this title.The authorities provided by each provision of, and each amendment made by, Pub. L. 110-246 as in effect on Sept. 30, 2012, to continue, and the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the authorities, until the later of Sept. 30, 2013, or the date specified in the provision of, or amendment made by, Pub. L. 110-246 see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 112-240 set out in a 1-Year Extension of Agricultural Programs note under section 8701 of this title. Pub. L. 110-234 and Pub. L. 110-246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110-234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110-246.
AMENDMENTS2018-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115-334, §7129(1), substituted "2023" for "2018" and "crops (including canola)," for "crops,".Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115-334, §7129(2), inserted "for agronomic rotational purposes and as a habitat for honey bees and other pollinators" after "alternative crops" and substituted "commodities." for "commodities whose livelihood is threatened by the decline in demand experienced with respect to certain of their crops due to changes in consumption patterns or other related causes." Subsec. (c)(3)(E). Pub. L. 115-334, §7129(3), inserted "(including hemp (as defined in section 1639o of this title))" after "material".Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 115-334, §7129(4), added par. (3). 2014-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113-79, §7122(a)(1), substituted "2018" for "2012". Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 113-79, §7122(b), substituted "make competitive grants" for "use such research funding, special or competitive grants, or other means, as the Secretary determines,". Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113-79, §7122(a)(2), added subsec. (e).2008-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110-246, §7136, substituted "2012" for "2007".Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110-246, §7511(c)(13), substituted "the National Institute of Food and Agriculture" for "the Cooperative State Research Service, the Extension Service".2002-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107-171 substituted "2007" for "2002".1998-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-185, §301(a)(14), substituted "2002" for "1997". Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105-185, §606(a), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 104-127, §819(b)(5). See 1996 Amendment note below.1996-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104-127, §819(a), (b) (1), substituted "1997" for "1995" and struck out "and pilot" after "research".Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 104-127, §819(b)(2), struck out "at pilot sites in areas adversely affected by declining demand for crops grown in the area" after "alternative crops".Subsec. (c)(2)(C). Pub. L. 104-127, §819(b)(3), struck out "from pilot sites" after "research".Subsec. (c)(2)(D). Pub. L. 104-127, §819(b)(4), struck out "near such pilot sites" after "facilities" and "pilot" after "successful".Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 104-127, §819(b)(5), as amended by Pub. L. 105-185, §606(a), struck out "pilot" before "program" in introductory provisions.Subsec. (c)(3)(E), (F). Pub. L. 104-127, §819(c), added subpars. (E) and (F). 1990-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101-624 substituted "1995" for "1990".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2008 AMENDMENT Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110-234 by Pub. L. 110-246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110-234 except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110-246 set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title. Amendment by section 7511(c)(13) of Pub. L. 110-246 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 7511(c) of Pub. L. 110-246 set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 105-185, title VI, §606(a), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 603, provided that the amendment made by section 606(a) is effective Apr. 6, 1996.
- Secretary
- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States.
- agricultural research
- The term "agricultural research" means research in the food and agricultural sciences.
- extension
- The term "extension" means the informal education programs conducted in the States in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture.
- land-grant colleges and universities
- The term "land-grant colleges and universities" means those institutions eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (12 Stat. 503-505, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 301-305, 307 and 308), or the Act of August 30, 1890 (26 Stat. 417-419, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 321-326 and 328), including Tuskegee University.