; (II) reduced soil erosion and soil runoff; (III) improved water quality; (IV) improved understanding of the relationship between precision agriculture technology and conservation improvement; and (V) the effectiveness of different methods used. (7) Soil nutrient retention database (A) In general The Secretary shall use the data reported under paragraph (6) to establish and maintain a publically available soil nutrient retention database that provides— (i) a compilation and analysis of effective conservation practices for nutrient management in varying soil compositions, cropping systems, slopes, and landscapes; and (ii) recommended new and effective conservation practices for nutrient management. (B) Funding for database The Secretary may reserve up to $75,000 of the funds made available under subsection (f)(3) to carry out this paragraph. . (b) Allocation of funding Section 1240B(f) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839aa–2(f) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Precision conservation pilot program For each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022, at least 5 percent of the funds made available for payments under the program shall be targeted for the precision conservation pilot program under subsection (j). .