Reorganizes USDA research coordination with new National Institute of Food and Agriculture and new Research, Education, and Extension Office. Authorizes research initiatives for specialty and organic crops, bioenergy, nutrition, and pollinators, and revises high-priority research areas. Increases role of competitive funding for most programs, including Smith-Lever extension funds. Increases funding authorization for 1890 institutions and broadens eligibility for grants to improve funding equity.

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