…request for applications. The deadline for applications is May 19, 2017. See the request for applications for details. In 2016, the first year NIFA implemented VSGP, the agency awarded $2.3…
$1.9 Million for Alfalfa and Forage Research
…nationals. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2017. See the request for applications for details. Previously funded projects include a University of Wisconsin project to validate a new lab…
New Funding Opportunities for Higher Education
…The deadline for applications is May 30, 2017. See the request for applications for details. Previously funded projects include a Texas Tech University project to develop and disseminate new curriculum…
Funding to Support Research on Sustainable Water Use
…two specific grant types: Coordinated Agricultural Projects (CAPs) and Strengthening (Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement or FASE) CAPs. Letters of intent are due May 17. The deadline for applications is…
Funding to Support Specialty Crop Pest Management
…crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops (including floriculture). The deadline for applications is May 1, 2017. See the request for…
USDA Announces Funding to Support Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…by eligible entities. Eligibility is linked to the project type (research, education or extension projects; integrated projects; or food and agricultural science enhancement grants). The deadline for applications is June…
Kansas Governor Brownback May Be An Ambassador
Brownback Kansas Governor Sam Brownback is in talks with the Trump Administration about a potential ambassador position. Sources close to the governor say no offer has been extended yet. A…
Dow / DuPont Deal on Track in E.U.; Chem China / Syngenta Extended
…the deal could change. Another Dow Jones report says ChemChina extended its $43 billion offer for Syngenta to April 28 as it still looks for regulatory approval of the merger….
Western View: Write an Essay, Win a Farm!
…organic certification process, and an introduction to Bluebird Hill Farm’s suppliers and community. The deadline for entries is June 1. To enter or just to learn more, visit the farm’s…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Watermelon Promotion Board
…two handler member seats in District One. It is also seeking nominees for one public member seat and eight importer member seats. Selected representatives will serve three-year terms. The deadline…
$1.7 Million to Support Research at Tribal Colleges and Universities
…more fully in NIFA’s research opportunities. Eligible applicants include tribal colleges or universities designated as 1994 institutions under the Equity Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994. The deadline for applications…
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
…that govern the movement into and within the United States of plant pests, biological control agents, and soil, has been extended until April 19, 2017. This 30 day extension will…
USDA Seeks Local Food Grant Reviewers
…applications. The deadline to apply to become a reviewer is March 20, 2017. AMS will contact selected FMLFPP reviewers in mid-April and FSMIP reviewers in late April. Non-federal reviewers for…
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…2017. The comment period for the proposed rule published on October 27, 2016 is extended until March 20, 2017. APHIS will consider all comments that we receive on or before…