Resource

Friday, June 14, 2019

Indirect Cost Chart

Indirect costs (otherwise known as facilities and administration costs) may be limited by legislation under NIFA awards. The following chart is to assist in the understanding of the applicable indirect cost rate under NIFA programs.

Resource

Friday, June 14, 2019

Food Safety Nutrition and Health

This page provides resources for the program areas under the AFRI Food Safety, Nutrition and Health Farm Bill priority.

Announcement

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Crop Signaling for Automated Weed/Crop Differentiation and Mechanized Weed Control in Vegetable Crops

Hand-weeding is an expensive component in vegetable weed management, but labor availability and costs are critically important factors for growers to remain profitable.

Announcement

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Growing with Compost May Protect Guam’s Water Supply

Guam relies heavily on its underground aquifer for water sources in the northern part of the island. At the University of Guam, Soil Scientist Dr. Mohammad Golabi wanted to find out whether the application of composted organic waste to crops would have any potential adverse effects on Guam’s underground aquifer.

Announcement

Thursday, June 13, 2019

University of Maryland Extension Engages Over 250,000 Marylanders

In 2018, the University of Maryland Extension (UME) engaged over 250,000 Marylanders with its faculty, staff, 5,000 volunteers, and over 2,000 partnerships.

Announcement

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Carbon Cycle Dynamics Within Oregon's Agricultural Landscapes

Oregon’s forests are among the highest carbon density forests in the world, and have the potential to store more.

Blog

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Youth Aim High at 4-H Military Partnership Summer Camps

Military-connected youth have an exciting opportunity to join other members of the military family this summer.

Announcement

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Introducing High School Students to Controlled Environment Food Production Career Paths

Meeting the challenges of producing a healthy, sustainable food supply requires recruiting and training a skilled and diverse next generation of agriculturists.

Resource

Friday, June 7, 2019

Official List of Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACU)

The institutions listed here are granted HSACU certification by the Secretary and are eligible for HSACU programs for the period starting October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019.

Blog

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Plastic Water Bottles May One Day Fly People Cross-Country

A research group led by Washington State University scientists has found a way to turn daily plastic waste products into jet fuel.