USDA Announces Investments in Specialty Crop Programs
Big news for local farmers! A major boost in funding for specialty crops is on the way.
Specialty Crop Research Initiative
Legislation Looks To Reinstate SCRI Waiver
Due to language missing from the 2018 Farm Bill, the Secretary of Agriculture is not permitted to waive the match requirement within the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, a key USDA plant pest and disease prevention research program targeting fruits and vegetables...
Washington State University Awarded $5 Million To Support Hop Research
Late last week, the USDA awarded Washington State University $4,853,908 to benefit the Pacific Northwest hop industry. The funds, which were part of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant program, will allow WSU to conduct research on enhancing supply chain sustainability and global competitiveness
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SCRI Hosting Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Webinar
The Specialty Crop Research Initiative will host a webinar next week, focused on the brown marmorated stink bug. Experts from across the country, including Washington State University, will summarize their research on the SCRI project, and how the Ag community can address the pest
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