USDA's 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum
USDA held its 94th Annual Agriculture Outlook Forum in
Arlington, Virginia. The event highlights key issues and topics within the
agricultural community, offering a platform for conversation among
stakeholders, producers, policymakers, government officials, and
non-governmental organizations, both foreign and domestic.
2017 Census of
Agriculture Needs Your Response
There is still time to fill out your 2017 Census of Agriculture
survey. As of today, the return rate on the 3 million agriculture
questionnaires mailed last fall, is just over 40 percent. USDA’s National
Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is making progress every day, but they
need to hear from the rest of the producers. Help NASS spread the word that
farmers and ranchers still have time to be counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture.
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NIFA Announces
Support Farmers with Disabilities through Innovative Technology
NIFA announced support for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with
Disabilities (AgrAbility). Funding is provided under the Smith-Lever Act for
Farm Safety and Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification.
Through the combined dedication and expertise of the Cooperative Extension
System and nonprofit disability organizations, AgrAbility helps
thousands of determined individuals overcome the barriers to continuing their
chosen professions in agriculture. It supports farmers and ranchers with
disabilities through farm safety education, assistance, and support, and
addresses their specialized needs on national, regional, state, and local
levels. Read
the full request for applications announcement.
NIFA Announces
Support to Address Critical Integrated Pest Management Needs
NIFA announced support to address critical state, regional, and national
integrated pest management needs to ensure food security and respond
effectively to other major societal pest management challenges. Funding is made
through NIFA’s Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Grants Program.
CPPM
encourages the establishment of strong communication networks and active
participation of stakeholders to increase the impact of the research and
extension. In fiscal year 2018, NIFA will solicit proposals for the Applied
Research and Development Program Area and the Regional Coordination
Program Area of the CPPM program. Read
the full request for application announcement.
NIFA Announces
Support for Agricultural Risk Management Education
NIFA announced support for the development and delivery
of agricultural risk management education materials. Funding is made through
NIFA’s Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships (ARME) Competitive
Grants Program, which aims to support four Risk Management Education
(RME) Regional Centers and one RME Electronic Support Center.
ARME provides
U.S. agricultural producers and their families, as appropriate, with the
knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make informed risk management decisions
that enhance profitability of their operations. Read
the full request for applications announcement.
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