The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $540,000 in funding for state and regional projects that provide education, assistive technology…
$27 Million Available to Support Local Food Sector
…is Right for ME?”, to help applicants determine which AMS grant fits their project best. The grant applications for FSMIP, FMPP and LFPP must be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov/ by…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…our progress on health and welfare – which is why NCC has expressed its support to the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association for research funding in this area,” said Peterson….
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…through bond funding and amendments to a key multi-party agreement. Creation of a five-agency framework for moving California beyond emergency, one-size-fits-all drought restrictions on water to permanent water-use efficiency standards…
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…to grow your business. “Funding is only relevant to the extent that it helps you build a better business faster,” said Barnard. “You’re inherently giving up part of your company…
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $2.9 million in funding for research to improve biorefinery technologies. The Integrated Biorefinery…
License Plate Program Awards Ag Education
…California Special Interest Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. “The CalAgPlate program helps to support agricultural education and leadership opportunities,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Every purchase and renewal of a CalAgPlate…
National Alfalfa Checkoff Launches on January 1st
…a shortfall in alfalfa research funding. An article on Western Farm Press Dot Com says the Alliance Board of Directors voted to start a national checkoff program to help get…
Budget Patch Averts Ag Lending Crisis
…passed by Congress. The budget patch gives the U.S. Department of Agriculture the wherewithal to meet an expanding demand for farm loans by using future funding. USDA lending has no…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…shot in the arm with some additional funding,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO of ABC. “We need to invest now by keeping demand ahead of supply.” There are three…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…including inflammation and blood glucose control.” This research was supported by Purdue’s Ingestive Behavior Research Center National Institutes of Health T32 training grant and postdoctoral fellowship. Campbell received support for…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…generation of internet-connected agricultural implements and resources through the Cyber Physical Systems program. Funding for this program is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the…
Women Earn Nearly Half of Ag Doctorates, Hold 23 Percent of Academic Post
Despite earning 44 percent of the doctorates in agricultural sciences, women hold just 23 percent of the tenure-track faculty positions at U.S. land-grant universities, according to a new study by…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…total of $225 million in funding for 2017 (with the private sector contributing up to an additional $500 million) for 88 new RCPP projects to improve water quality and quantity,…