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Application Deadline: 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants (CBG) Program
The 1890 CBG is intended to strengthen teaching, research and extension programs in the food and agricultural sciences by building the institutional capacities of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions,including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State
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National Dairy Month Profile: Dr. Janos Zempleni
June 29, 2022
In celebration of National Dairy Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Janos Zempleni.
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Vilsack Announces Bioproduct Pilot Program Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
June 28, 2022
Secretary Vilsack announced the USDA is accepting applications for a new pilot program created under President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the development of biobased products that have lower carbon footprints and increase the use of renewable agricultural materials.
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Application Deadline: Bioproduct Pilot Program
The Bioproduct Pilot Program seeks to study the benefits of using materials derived from covered agricultural commodities for manufacture of construction and consumer products. This program directs the USDA to partner with no less than
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Land-grant Universities Conducting Agricultural Safety and Health Research and Extension
June 28, 2022
Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S. Across the nation, people who work or live on farms and ranches are regularly exposed to dangerous machinery, sharp tools, toxic chemicals, biological pathogens, confined spaces, extreme temperatures and other hazards that can cause injuries or deaths.
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Bioproduct Pilot Program Informational Webinar
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invites the public to participate in an informational webinar for the FY 2022 Bioproduct Pilot Program (BPP). The BPP, which is authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and
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National Pollinator Month Profile: Amy Vu
June 28, 2022
In celebration of National Pollinator Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded Extension Specialist Amy Vu.
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Urban, Indoor and Emerging Agriculture Program Informational Webinar
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invites the public to participate in an informational webinar for the FY 2022 Urban, Indoor and Emerging Agriculture Program. The UIE program supports research,
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National Pollinator Month Profile: Dr. Anahí Espíndola
June 27, 2022
In celebration of National Pollinator Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Anahí Espíndola. Dr. Espíndola serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology at University of Maryland (UMD).
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Webinar: Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy Grant Program
USDA NIFA is inviting the public to join an informational webinar for the Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy grant program. The Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy grant program (PDAL) (A7501) is being
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National Pollinator Month Profile: Dr. Andony Melathopoulos
June 24, 2022
In celebration of National Pollinator Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Andony Melathopoulos. Dr. Melathopoulos serves as an Extension pollinator specialist for Oregon State University.
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AFRI Special Topics: Meat and Poultry Processing - Agricultural Workforce Training (A7602)
The Meat and Poultry Processing-Agricultural Workforce Training grant program (A7602) is being offered through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Education and Workforce Development (EWD) Request for Applications. For eligibility
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Mango Magic
June 22, 2022
June is National Mango Month. In this video, learn about tropical fruits grown in Florida that you might not have heard of before from University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Tropical Fruit Specialist Dr. Jonathan Crane.
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National Dairy Month Profile: Dr. Li Ma
June 22, 2022
In celebration of National Dairy Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Li Ma.
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NIFA-APHIS Program Priorities Informational Webinar
USDA NIFA is inviting the public to join an informational webinar regarding augmented program area priorities for the following Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
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Pollination—Day or Night
June 21, 2022
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports pollinator research in a variety of ways including through competitive grants and capacity funding.
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SCSU Team Finds Ozone Treatment to Manage Stored-Product Pests
June 21, 2022
South Carolina State University researchers have found that ozone treatment could be an alternative for managing all life stages of select stored-product insect pests.