1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Algae Agriculture Act of 2018 . (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. National conservation practice standard for algae-based nutrient management systems. Sec. 3. Rural electrification assistance programs. Sec. 4. Agriculture and Food Research Initiatives priorities. Sec. 5. Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Purposes. Sec. 6. Studies. Sec. 7. Center of excellence. Sec. 8. Energy programs. Sec. 9. Assistance for algae production. 2. National conservation practice standard for algae-based nutrient management systems Section 1244 of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3844 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) National conservation practice standard for algae-Based nutrient management systems Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Algae Agriculture Act of 2018 , the Secretary shall establish and publish in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices, a national conservation practice standard for algae-based nutrient management systems. . 3. Rural electrification assistance programs (a) Section 2(a) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 902(a) ) is amended by striking efficiency and conservation and inserting efficiency, conservation, and emissions reduction (including carbon capture and use) . (b) Section 4(a) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 904(a) ) is amended— (1) inserting after generating plants the following: and related emissions reduction facilities (including carbon capture and use)