The Ohio State University was awarded a $736,956 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) federal grant program (CFDA 10.310). The University will conduct research from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2027 to determine the direct, indirect, and interactive effects of commonly used broad-spectrum insecticides on pollinator foraging behavior, marketable crop yields, and commercial watermelon production. Purdue University will assist in establishing field replications in Indiana to perform comparable experiments and collect additional data to support the objectives. Both universities will analyze results and present findings to stakeholders. The grant aims to develop novel management tools that maintain optimal crop pollination levels without sacrificing pest control, aligning with AFRI priorities around factors influencing pollinator health and innovative practices for stakeholders.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $737.0k | 4/19/23 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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GR131460S | Purdue University | Project Grant 20236701339914 | $324.2k | 8/28/23 |