…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…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…are made possible through producer checkoff dollars managed by 19 state wheat commissions and cost-share funding provided by USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service. For more information, visit our website at www.uswheat.org. NAWG…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…Extension System through land-grant universities and the National 4-H Council empowers young people to lead for a lifetime. “We are proud to partner with NASA and 4-H alum Peggy Whitson…
White House Issues ‘Midnight’ GIPSA Rule
…the PSA. When a rider wasn’t included in the fiscal 2016 agricultural funding bill, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack vowed his agency would move forward with the blocked regulation. “The rule…
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…the merger. Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant Tuesday called the approval an “important milestone” for both companies. Bayer AG leadership says the merger will “help address the growing challenges facing farmers.”…
Judge Sides with R-CALF Against Beef Checkoff
A federal judge this week sided with R-CALF by recommending the Montana U.S. District Court grant a preliminary injunction request by R-CALF in a case involving the beef checkoff. The…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…though funding was reduced by sequestration. You can view the FY 2017 Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill spending plan on the APHIS web site at www.aphis.usda.gov/farmbill. The public…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of up to $5 million in funding for research to better understand how food,…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…and The Organic Center. The project is funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Research and Extension Initiative grant. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources researchers and educators draw on…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…CARB was awarded a $539,412 grant to be combined with $371,168 in state funding to retrofit 41 heavy-duty diesel school buses operating throughout California. San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…evaluations about the environmental effects of genetically engineered (GE) organisms including plants, animals, insects and microorganisms. This funding is made available through NIFA’s Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program….
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of up to $3.8 million in funding to support research, education and extension to…
USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access
…for a two-year, nationwide pilot to enable SNAP participants to purchase their groceries online. USDA also provided funding to incentivize participants in SNAP to purchase more healthy fruits and vegetables…
Continuing Resolution Includes FSA Loan Funding
…Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund Program by the Farm Service Agency followed a request for the funding by farm groups. A coalition of farm groups sent a letter to appropriators that…