SUPPLEMENTAL AND ALTERNATIVE CROPS.

SEC. 7122. SUPPLEMENTAL AND ALTERNATIVE CROPS. (a) Authorization of Appropriations and Termination.—Section 1473D of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking “2012” and inserting “2018”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(e) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— “(1) such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2013; and “(2) $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.” . (b) Competitive Grants.—Section 1473D(c)(1) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d(c)(1)) is amended by striking “use such research funding, special or competitive grants, or other means, as the Secretary determines,” and inserting “make competitive grants”.