Extension
RFPs sought for research, Extension activities at land-grand institutions
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is calling for requests for proposals (RFPs) for fiscal year 2026 Capacity Programs, which ... READ MORE »
Applications for second round of AgriProspects funding now open
Applications for a program aimed at advancing Extension-lead agricultural workforce development are now being accepted. AgriProspects, an Extension... READ MORE »
Weather putting Maine potato crops at risk for late blight
Maine potato crops are at risk for late blight, according to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Potato Pest Alert. The alert is distribu... READ MORE »
NDSU Research Extension Centers field days to begin next month
The North Dakota State University Research Extension Centers’ field days are set. The annual events begin July 14 and will feature speakers, tours a... READ MORE »
Course to provide grant writing info to food, farming entrepreneurs
Michigan food entrepreneurs and farm business owners can learn more about grant writing and funding opportunities through a new course offered by Mich... READ MORE »
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
Georgia's leading industry is agriculture, which relies significantly on irrigation — approximately half of the state's cropland is irrigated. Fo... READ MORE »
Promising development for late blight resistance
The 3R-gene potato under development by the Feed the Future Biotechnology Potato Partnership has shown impressive resistance to late blight during mul... READ MORE »
Potato LEAF scholarship applications open, accepted until June 14
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is now accepting applications for its annual graduate-level academic scholar... READ MORE »
NPGA scholarship applications being accepted until May 13
Applications for Northland Potato Growers Association college scholarships are being accepted until May 13. Sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaug... READ MORE »
MSU’s Project GREEEN backs research into new way of breeding potatoes
A Michigan State professor has been leading research into diploid potato cultivation for years. As Jack Falinski writes on msu.edu, Dave Douches' team... READ MORE »
