USDA/NIFA Announces Funding to Grow the Bioeconomy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced six grants totaling nearly $21.1 million to support the development of new jet fuel, biobased products and biomaterials from renewable sources. Funding is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Our nation has made great strides in promoting the …

Matching Funds for Peanut Research

USDA’s 2017 USDA-NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program RFP was recently issued.  Included in this year’s RFP are three specific topics submitted by the National Peanut Board. Tyron Spearman has the details.   Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …