7 USC 5943 - Rice research

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 5943.

Rice research

(a)

Regional and national research programs; rules; purposes

The Secretary of Agriculture may, under rules prescribed by such Secretary, carry out regional and national research programs with regard to rice for the following purposes:

(1)

to reduce fertilizer and herbicide usage in excess of production needs;

(2)

to develop varieties of rice more susceptible to complete fertilizer utilization;

(3)

to improve the resistance of rice plants to disease and to enhance their conservation and environmental qualities;

(4)

to increase the usage of rice and its processing byproducts;

(5)

to develop better husbandry practices in production and conservation of rice;

(6)

to develop more efficient rice storage practices;

(7)

to improve domestic and international marketing of rice; and

(8)

to benefit the general welfare.

(b)

Utilization of services of Federal, State, local governmental and private agencies; priority consideration

(c)

Authorization of appropriations; use restriction

(Pub. L. 94–214, title II, § 201, Feb. 16, 1976, 90 Stat. 187.)

cite as: 7 USC 5943