(a) In generalThe Secretary shall—(1) carry out market news activities to provide timely price and shipment information of specialty crops in the United States; and
(2) use funds made available under subsection (b) to increase the reporting levels for specialty crops in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Authorization of appropriationsIn addition to any other funds made available through annual appropriations for market news services, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023, to remain available until expended.
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CHAPTER 38— DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
SUBCHAPTER I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1621. Congressional declaration of purpose; use of existing facilities; cooperation with States
§ 1622. Duties of Secretary relating to agricultural products
§ 1622a. Authority to assist farmers and elevator operators
§ 1622b. Specialty crops market news allocation
§ 1623. Authorization of appropriations; allotments to States
§ 1625. Transfer and consolidation of functions, powers, bureaus, etc.
§ 1627. Appointment of personnel; compensation; employment of specialists
§ 1627a. Sheep production and marketing grant program
§ 1627b. National Sheep Industry Improvement Center
§ 1627c. Local agriculture market program
§ 1629. Establishment of committees to assist in research and service programs
§ 1631. Protection for purchasers of farm products
§ 1632a. Agricultural marketing resource center pilot project
§ 1632b. Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program
§ 1632c. Acer access and development program
§ 1632d. Dairy business innovation initiatives