(a) In general

The Secretary shall ensure that agricultural research, extension, or education activities described in subsection (b) of this section address a concern that -

(1)

is a priority, as determined under section 7612(a) of this title; and

(2)

has national, multistate, or regional significance.

(b) Application

Subsection (a) of this section applies to -

(1)

research activities conducted by the Agricultural Research Service; and

(2)

research, extension, or education activities administered, on a competitive basis, by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service