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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-23 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. | House committee actions |
| 2017-03-07 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. | House floor actions |
| 2017-03-07 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |