I think each commodity probably has its own priorities and things that need to be done. The CORD program worked fantastically well, except it changed pillars in the middle of it. It was supposed to be a seamless transition. There was some real concern that some of the crop projects were in peril of getting funded. Because of the delay, the adaptation council actually had to front the money for some projects until the government funds came through.
I think that knowing the parameters up front, having them stay the same throughout the time period, and having a seamless transition so you can assess what research you need to do is important. Otherwise, it's oh, there is a pot of money and let's figure out what we can do with it. I think you get a lot better planning if you can scope out what needs to be done.