…build on years of Almond Board-funded research on reducing dust emissions at harvest. The Almond Hullers and Processors Association (now Almond Alliance) worked closely with NRCS to develop this funding…
$1.9 Million for Alfalfa and Forage Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $1.9 million in funding for research and development to improve the agricultural productivity,…
New Funding Opportunities for Higher Education
…help higher education institutions teach the next generation of food and agricultural science professionals. Funding is made through NIFA’s Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program. “Fostering tomorrow’s agricultural professionals is…
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
In response to the Senate Agriculture Committee vote to favorably report the nomination of U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary-designate Sonny Perdue to the full Senate, Western Growers President and CEO…
Cargill CEO Stands Up for Trade
…point in international trade policy, and called on industries represented at the event to join together to support the development of sound trade agreements and to be on guard against…
Study Find Some Confusion Regarding New Fuel Choices
…Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With higher ethanol blends available for sale, such as E15, E30 and E85, it’s up to all of us to educate consumers about selecting the right…
Trump Document Proposes Cuts to 2017 USDA, FDA Spending
An internal budget document by the Donald Trump administration outlines a plan to cut funding to the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration this fiscal year. The document,…
National 4-H Conference Delegates Brief Agriculture Committee Members on the Importance of Agriculture in the U.S.
…D.C. delivered a presentation called “The Importance of Agriculture in the United States.” “It is an exciting time in agriculture. New technology is constantly on the rise, our population continues…
Funding Available for Youth Farm Safety
…available in the Ag Safety and Health section of eXtension, a clearinghouse of agricultural education materials for use by agricultural students and professionals and Cooperative Extension Agents nationwide. NIFA invests…
Study Shows Capacity Funding is a Valued Investments to States
…insights on their use of NIFA funding. Other key findings: NIFA funding supports a holistic research and extension system. The capacity model of funding supports a complete continuum of research…
Study: 82% of U.S. Households Buy Organic Regularly
…a strong case for continued U.S. Department of Agriculture funding under incoming secretary Sonny Perdue. Laura Batcha (Bat-cha), CEO and Executive Director of the Association, says, “The organic community is…
Funding to Support Research on Sustainable Water Use
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $34 million in available funding for projects that promote sustainable water use for food production, processing,…
Daily Access to Local Foods for School Meals: Key Drivers
…school gardening, farm visits, and culinary classes; and integrate food-related education into the regular, standards-based classroom curriculum. Promotional activities and experiential learning also serve as an additional form of nutrition…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…State University project provides summer exposure of the agricultural sciences to undergraduate students from non-research oriented campuses. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative…