((a)) ** In general** The Secretary shall ensure that agricultural research, extension, or education activities described in subsection (b) address a concern that—

((1)) is a priority, as determined under ; and

((2)) has national, multistate, or regional significance.

((b)) ** Application** Subsection (a) 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 National Institute of Food and Agriculture.