This cooperative agreement shall be carried out by the organizational units or officials of the federal agency and the cooperator in the manner and subject to the conditions provided in the…

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $130,000 cooperative agreement to North Dakota State University on September 15, 2025, under the Transportation Services program (CFDA 10.167). The award obligates $130,000 and runs through November 30, 2026, with place of performance in North Dakota.

The Transportation Economics Division conducts research to support efficient agricultural transportation systems, improve farm income, and expand exports. Through cooperative agreements, the Division identifies gaps in agricultural transportation knowledge and recommends solutions on emerging and timely topics, delivering critical information and data to stakeholders and policy officials.

North Dakota State University, a public land-grant research institution, serves as the recipient and prime performer under the agreement.

This cooperative agreement shall be carried out by the organizational units or officials of the federal agency and the cooperator in the manner and subject to the conditions provided in the statement of work, attached hereto and made a part of this agreement.