Set-aside for covered producers

(a) In general The Secretary, on a competitive basis, shall seek to enter into procurement contracts with contracts with covered producers and covered entities. (b) Funding For each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031, of the funds made available to the Secretary under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall use not less than $2,000,000 to carry out subsection (a).