AG EDUCATION ...
FORESTRY ...
13 awards benefit the Northern forest in 2021
Research will address priority issues identified by forest stakeholders in the Northern Forest region
WATER QUALITY ...
USDA opens signup for CLEAR30, expands pilot nationwide
CLEAR30 was created by the 2018 Farm Bill to better address water quality concerns
FUNDING ...
USDA announces additional aid for ag producers, businesses
Since January, USDA has allocated $11B to producers and food and ag business
FUNDING ...
Texas A&M AgriLife plant breeding programs granted $1.75 million
Projects to improve sorghum, corn, peanuts and wheat cultivar production
CONSERVATION INITIATIVES ...
USDA announces dates for CRP General & Grasslands signups
CRP General signup deadline is July 23rd; CRP Grasslands signup period is July 12 to August 20
FUNDING AWARDED ...
USDA awards Conservation Innovation Grants for two MA projects
Projects will stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ...
NIFA awards over $19M in scholarships
Scholarships for undergraduate students aim to stimulate interest in food and agricultural careers
DROUGHT ASSISTANCE ...
Conservation assistance available in drought-impacted states
Funding aims to help agricultural producers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Oregon
PAYMENTS TO BEGIN ...