The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced four grants totaling more than $13.6 million to combat a scourge on the nation’s citrus industry,…
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced availability of $8.8 million in funding to support agricultural science education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Hispanic-Serving…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…priorities in areas such as trade, the farm bill, nutrition, research funding and the environment. On behalf of the nearly 2,500 Western Growers members who collectively grow more than half…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, he understands the issues we face in the livestock industry and he is a true believer in the land grant university system, their mission,…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $18.9 million in funding for eligible 1890 land-grant colleges and universities to obtain or improve agricultural…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…the CRB in funding cutting-edge research has enabled my program to understand how is spread by insects in the grove. This information is critical for scientists to develop new tools…
Cattlemen Call on Senate to Confirm Pruitt as EPA Administrator
…incoming Administration to kill the regulation. NCBA last Friday hailed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant a cert petition for the industry coalition lawsuit challenging EPA on the rule….
Funding to Foster the Agricultural Science Workforce
…in funding to strengthen K-14 education in the food, agriculture, natural resources, and human (FANH) sciences. “Nearly 40 percent of jobs in the food, agricultural, and environmental sciences will go…
Supreme Court Agrees to take EPA WOTUS Rule
Scott Yager, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association environmental counsel, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant the cert petition for the industry coalition lawsuit…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
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…