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FY 2026 NIFA funding for improved alfalfa seed and forage production systems

NIFA is inviting applications for FY 2026 to develop better alfalfa seed and forage systems, including breeding and management practices that improve yields and quality while reducing stress and production costs. Projects may also target harvest and storage technology, yield and quality estimation tools for marketing, new uses for alfalfa, and improved insect, disease, and weed management for …

Source

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Award

Total Funding: $3.7M

Award Ceiling: $300,000

Award Floor: $150,000

Dates

Open Date: April 28, 2026

Close Date: June 12, 2026

Eligibility

industry:agriculture

industry:manufacturing

Keywords

alfalfa

seed production

forage quality

yield estimation

harvest automation

pest management

plant breeding

alternative uses

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