USDA Provides $14.4M in Grants to Boost Urban Agriculture
The USDA Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) program supports projects to address pest-related challenges using IPM strategies.
Agriculture Grants
Government
Partnerships
Verizon Business Secures $21M Agreement with USDA to Enhance Connectivity
Verizon Business has secured a $21 million agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the first year of a new connectivity program.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 22nd November 2024
- 2 minutes read
Agriculture Grants
Vertical Farming
Anu™ Receives $175K USDA SBIR Grant to Advance Sustainable Food Production Technology
Anu™ (Heliponix LLC) awarded a $175,000 Phase I SBIR grant from USDA NIFA for its Pure Produce® Containers.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 14th November 2024
- 2 minutes read
Agriculture Grants
Controlled Environment Agriculture
$300K USDA Grant Awarded to Enhance Hydroponic Lettuce Production
A $300,000 USDA grant has been awarded to improve hydroponic lettuce production, focusing on pest and pathogen control.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 16th August 2024
- 2 minutes read
AgroFood
AgTech Learning & Achievements
Policy & Regulation
Sustainable Agriculture
The Impact of the USDA’s New Summer EBT Program
Key Takeaways Expansive Coverage: The USDA’s new Summer EBT program aims to provide nutritional support to over 20 million children during the summer months. State and Territorial Involvement: At least […]
- by admin1
- 15th January 2024
- 1 minute read
Agriculture Projects
University Research
USDA Breaks Ground on Forage-Animal Production Facility
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) at the University of Kentucky. The event marked the beginning of the construction […]
- by admin1
- 24th May 2023
- 2 minutes read