Project Grant 20257000545363
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Georgia Research Foundation received a $748,030.53 Project Grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Program (CFDA 10.330) to develop genetic solutions for improving alfalfa production on acid soils. Awarded on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2028, this multi-state research initiative represents a collaborative effort among institutions in Georgia,...
- Federal Project Grant Summary The University of Idaho received a $751,002 project grant awarded September 15, 2025, by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Program (CFDA 10.330). The three-year project, with completion scheduled for September 14, 2028, delivers integrated research and extension services to establish weed biomass thresholds in alfalfa forage systems. Through designed field studies, on-farm research, and surveys...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Wisconsin–Madison received a $749,992 Project Grant award from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Integrated Programs (CFDA 10.303) on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2028. This award supports a three-year project addressing nutrient recovery inefficiencies in organic livestock manure separation systems. The project delivers...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. received a $750,024.03 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Program (CFDA 10.330) on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2028. The award supports an integrated research and extension initiative to evaluate alfalfa baleage as a primary feed source for beef cattle operations in the Southern United...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Wisconsin–Madison received an $850,000 Project Grant award from the USDA's Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) (CFDA 10.310), effective January 15, 2026 through January 14, 2029. The grant funds research to advance understanding of microbial invasiveness in agricultural systems, specifically characterizing the genetic drivers that enable beneficial bacteria to successfully...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $300,000 project grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded February 1, 2026, with a completion date of January 31, 2028. This two-year research project addresses heat stress in dairy cattle by identifying plasma biomarkers and developing predictive statistical models to predict heat stress resistance in...
- Grant Award Summary The University of Wisconsin–Madison received a $294,000 project grant awarded August 1, 2025, through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The three-year project, concluding July 31, 2028, will develop and test a modular system designed to convert livestock manure into useful agricultural products, including fertilizer and clean water. The system will operate through a...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $325,000 Project Grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.329), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027. This applied research initiative addresses the emerging threat of Fusarium head blight and mycotoxin accumulation in hemp cultivated for human food and animal feed by developing integrated pest...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Integrative Organismal Systems awarded University of Wisconsin-Madison a $970,143 Project Grant under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030. This collaborative research initiative, conducted in partnership with the Savanna Institute, a nonprofit organization promoting agroforestry practices in the Midwest, will generate scientific knowledge and methodologies...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a $590,114 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded February 15, 2026, with completion scheduled for February 14, 2029. The award supports development of a precision yield-monitoring and mapping system for nut tree harvesting that operates at commercial harvesting speeds...
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded the University of Wisconsin-Madison $750,439.57 under the Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Program (CFDA 10.330) on September 15, 2025, for a three-year project extending through September 29, 2028. This Project Grant funds research and extension activities designed to quantify the impact of harvest equipment damage on alfalfa production systems and promote adoption of reduced-traffic harvesting methods. The research addresses a critical gap between yields achieved in research settings and those realized in commercial production, with the ultimate objective of improving alfalfa yields, enhancing soil structure and productivity, and extending field stand longevity—delivering significant economic benefits to alfalfa farmers. The prime awardee, University of Wisconsin-Madison, collaborated with Oklahoma State University as a sub-awardee (award date April 28, 2026) to execute the project titled "Tread lightly: Furthering understanding of the impact of wheel traffic of various harvest machines in alfalfa production systems." Under the leadership of Co-Principal Investigators Dr. John M. Long and Dr. D. Brian Arnall at Oklahoma State University, the research team delivered four primary products and services: (1) quantification of machine traffic and tire pressure effects on alfalfa yield and soil properties through plot-based trials; (2) collection of proximal and remote sensing data using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), camera, and sensor technologies; (3) simulation modeling of controlled traffic farming impacts on alfalfa production; and (4) extension and outreach activities including multi-state field days, online teaching materials, extension publications, and peer-reviewed archival articles to increase producer knowledge and adoption of reduced-traffic production practices.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $0 | 1/14/26 | ||
| Not listed | $750.4k | 9/17/25 |
GrantNumber | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated | Updated At |
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CON00006501S | Oklahoma State University | Project Grant 20257000545363 | $105.4k | 5/31/26 |