7 U.S.C. § 1593a: Seed variety information and survey

(a) Information(1) In generalGrain submitted for public testing shall be evaluated for selected specific agronomic performance characteristics and intrinsic end-use performance characteristics, as determined by the Secretary, with the results of the evaluations made available to the Secretary. (2) Dissemination of informationThe Secretary shall disseminate varietal performance information obtained under paragraph (1) to plant breeders, producers, and end users. (b) SurveyThe Secretary shall periodically conduct, compile, and publish a survey of grain varieties commercially produced in the United States. (c) Analysis of variety survey dataThe Secretary shall analyze the variety surveys conducted under subsection (b) in conjunction with available applied research information on intrinsic quality characteristics of the varieties, to evaluate general intrinsic crop quality characteristics and trends in production related to intrinsic quality characteristics. This information shall be disseminated as required by subsection (a)(2).