; (2) resources on the development and improvement of new and existing technologies, including— (A) efficient irrigation technologies, including drip and microsprinkler systems; (B) soil moisture monitors and direct plant measurements to determine plant irrigation needs and management practices that improve soil health; (C) irrigation scheduling, including weather-based irrigation scheduling; (D) software designed to increase the efficiency of water management, including integrating irrigation with energy use and the application of fertilizer and other chemicals; (E) remote monitoring and control systems, including drones for agricultural monitoring; (F) water treatment technologies relating to— (i) brine and nitrates; and (ii) increasing the safe and appropriate use of recycled water for crops; (3) data-sharing and privacy guidelines for agricultural producers; and (4) conference facilities for agricultural businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations. (b) Request for applications The Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall publish an annual funding announcement that provides information on the availability of grants under subsection (a), including the purpose, eligibility, restriction, focus areas, evaluation criteria, regulatory information, and instructions on how to apply for such grants. (c) Deadline for program Not later than 180 days after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall— (1) establish the program under subsection (a)