((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.