Macadamia Tree Health Initiative
- Last Action
- 3/23/2017
Actions
- 2017-03-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
- 2017-03-07Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2017-03-07Introduced in House
- 2017-03-07Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2017-03-07 (00)
Macadamia Tree Health Initiative
This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive research and extension grants for a macadamia tree health initiative to: (1) develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect known as the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei); and (2) establish an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected, or at risk of being affected by, the insect.
Cosponsors (1)
- Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI)
Subjects
- Agricultural research
- Animal and plant health
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Insects
- Pest management
- Research administration and funding
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