Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems

Organization
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Application Deadline
Description

Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System Program (ASAFS) will support the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems. Proposals submitted to ASAFS should address one or more of the following priorities: (1) Improving alfalfa forage and seed yield through better nutrient, water and/or pest management; (2) Improving persistence of alfalfa stands by lessening biotic or abiotic stresses; (3) Improving alfalfa forage and seed harvesting and storage systems to optimize economic returns; (4) Improving estimates of alfalfa forage quality as an animal feed to increase forage usage in animal feeds; and/or (5) Breeding to address biotic and abiotic stresses that impact forage yield and persistence and the production of seed for propagation.

Minimum
$0
Maximum
$300000
Eligible Entities Details
(1) State agricultural experiment stations;
(2) Colleges and universities;
(3) University research foundations;
(4) Other research institutions and organizations;
(5) Federal agencies;
(6) National laboratories;
(7) Private organizations, foundations or corporations;
(8) Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals
Cooperative Agreement
No
Cost-Share
Yes
Eligible Entities
Educational institutions
Other
Funding Opportunity ID
A141
Deadline Submission Status
Closed
Eligible Locations Details
United States & Territories
Eligible Locations
U.S. & Territories