Project Grant 20246701942509
- This $750,000 Project Grant awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) will support research at Michigan State University (MSU) to develop new bioenergy cropping systems capable of enhanced soil carbon sequestration. The project will conduct an in-depth analysis of switchgrass root systems, microbial symbionts, and soil pore structure to better understand how these factors impact soil carbon...
- This $999,999.00 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) under the Integrated Programs (CFDA 10.303) supports research to evaluate the use of perennial hay crops for weed suppression and soil health improvement. The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is the prime awardee and will compare single-species and multi-species perennial plantings, measuring their impacts on weeds, soil physical properties, and soil...
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $10 million Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) federal grant program (CFDA #10.310) to fund the project "Fostering Resilience and Ecosystem Services in Landscapes by Integrating Diverse Perennial Circular Systems" from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2026. The project aims to transform agricultural landscapes from prevailing annual crop...
- This $1,999,958 project grant, awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Integrated Programs (CFDA 10.303), aims to increase the sustainability and resilience of perennial grain crop-based organic grain and forage production systems in the Southern U.S. The project team will assess the grain yield, forage productivity, nutritive value, and weed suppression capacity of three perennial grain species versus corresponding annual species grown organically under...
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $650,000 Project Grant to Michigan State University under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) federal grant program (CFDA 10.310) from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2028. The grant will fund research and extension activities in Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin to better understand the characteristics, management practices, and needs of agricultural landowners who also own woodlands. Michigan State University will lead...
- This $225,000 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310). The grant will fund a 2-year research project conducted by New Mexico State University (NMSU) to investigate the effects of changes in rangeland vegetation on wildlife populations, including songbirds and arthropods, in the southwestern United States. The project aims to assess how...
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $970,143 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences (CFDA 47.074) Federal Grant Program to conduct research on restoring soil biodiversity and ecosystem function following agricultural legacies. This multi-year project, running from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, aims to fill gaps in the understanding of how soil ecosystems recover when lands are retired from agriculture or when trees are planted...
- This two-year $138,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences program will fund an interdisciplinary study of smallholder farmers and agrobiodiversity in Michigan. Led by researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, the study will contribute to the scientific understanding of the resources invested in agriculture and food production. It will examine the social and economic factors influencing biodiversity conservation among...
- This $6.8 million project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA #10.310) will fund the development of "Smart Foodscapes" as a transformative paradigm for beef production in the Western U.S. Awarded to Utah State University on September 1, 2021 for a five-year period concluding August 31, 2026, the grant will support research, extension, and education...
- This $749,846 Project Grant was awarded on August 1, 2023 by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310). The goal of this project is to quantify the effects of carbon allocation to different plant tissues, symbionts and exudates on its turnaround and resilience in the ecosystem. The key products and services to be delivered include: (1) validating estimates of carbon...
This $749,999 Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) will fund a collaborative effort to convert low-yielding cropland in the U.S. Midwest to native perennial vegetation. The project, led by Michigan State University (MSU) in partnership with a state agency and sharecroppers, aims to assess the impacts of this conservation approach on biodiversity and ecosystem services while maintaining agricultural productivity. Over the 3-year project period ending June 2027, the research team will plant areas currently used for crops with native perennial plants and evaluate the resulting consequences for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and crop yields. This project addresses the critical challenge of habitat loss and fragmentation, which are major drivers of biodiversity decline, by exploring a novel approach to integrating conservation with sustainable agriculture.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $750.0k | 6/10/24 |