((a)) ** In general** The Secretary may make competitive research and extension grants for the purpose of improving the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers by maintaining and expanding a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management.
((b)) ** Selection criteria** In allocating funds made available to carry out this section, the Secretary may give priority to grants that—
((1)) demonstrate an ability to work directly with agricultural producers;
((2)) collaborate with farm management educational programs and associations;
((3)) address the farm management needs of a variety of crops and regions of the United States; and
((4)) contribute data to the national farm financial management database.
((c)) ** Administration** Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.section 3157 of this title
((d)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
((1)) such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2013; and
((2)) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.