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A collaborative European-American study published in Science Advances shows that increased nitrogen deposition from human activity is reducing the diversity and evolutionary distinctiveness of nitrogen-fixing plants. Lead author Pablo Moreno García, at the University of Arizona, said excessive nitrogen from agriculture and industry makes nitrogen fixers less competitive, leading to simplified plant communities with fewer […]
Researchers at the University of Vienna conducted a study of chickpea genotypes to evaluate their resistance to drought stress. They published their work in The Plant Biotechnology. Scientists say that two-thirds of global food production is based on just nine crop species, so it’s in the interest of global food security to identify other reliable […]
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a Department-wide effort to support connectivity of wildlife habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary conservation assistance on private agricultural lands. Vilsack directed USDA to marshal a network of programs, including those of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), Forest Service […]
The Small Producers Initiative (SPI) at Texas State University is offering six scholarships for Texas producers to participate in Holistic Management International’s (HMI’s) RAMP — Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program. This tried and proven mentor program has been designed by HMI for individuals or businesses ready to implement and ramp up their practice of regenerative agriculture. […]
Applications will be accepted, reviewed, and granted on a rolling basis until program funds are depleted. The Small Producers Initiative at Texas State University (SPI) was awarded a USDA 2501 Program grant to help ensure that undeserved and veteran farmers, ranchers and foresters can equitably participate in USDA programs. Some of the funds from this […]
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced the Michigan recipients of USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. These grants up to $125,000 enhance the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crops. This year, the program awarded grants for marketing, production, and disease management for a range of specialty crops, including berries, hops, dry beans, […]
Applications must be submitted by December 5, 2024. New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is accepting applications the second round of the NYS Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program. Funding from the program will go toward projects that encourage the use of fresh New York State farm products in meal preparation for K-12 […]
Proposals are due December 5, 2024. The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is offering a grant opportunity to promote the sustainability of land-based industries, including food and agriculture, and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities. A total of $2 million in grant funds is available for projects that address expansion and sustainability […]
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced that the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans (AgVets) program is investing $4.8 million in seven projects serving military veterans interested in pursuing careers across the food and agricultural sector. The program provides grants to nonprofits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills […]
USDA announced that it is investing more than $46 million in projects supporting America’s veteran, underserved, and beginning farmers and ranchers. This includes 46 projects funded at $23.7 million through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), as well as $22.6 million awarded to 31 grantees through the 2501 Program. Complete lists of the […]
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