; and (B) treatment methods to inform control and management techniques for those strains in wildlands. (3) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each fiscal year. (j) Forest products research (1) Findings Congress finds that— (A) the forest products sector plays an important role in the United States economy; and (B) the creation of new and improved value-added products and renewable energy from the United States wood supply is critical to the sustainability of the United States economy. (2) Research The Secretary, in coordination with the Forest Products Laboratory of the Forest Service, shall carry out research on— (A) wood product quality improvement; (B) improvement in forest products evaluation standards and valuation techniques; and (C) advances in forest production innovation, development, and testing. (3) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each fiscal year. (k) Hops research (1) Research The Secretary shall carry out research relating to hop production. (2) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each fiscal year. (l) Soil carbon research (1) Finding Congress finds that there is a need for research into current and future dryland production practices in cereal grain cropping systems to increase profitability, conserve soil, enhance soil water storage, promote sequestration of carbon and soil health, and reduce reliance on herbicides. (2) Research The Secretary shall carry out research focused on— (A) improving yields; (B) assessing the level of carbon sequestration through existing practices; (C) developing new cropping systems capable of tolerating drought, heat, and diseases by improving soil health; (D) improving sequestration of carbon; (E) forecasting pest and disease spread