Posted on April 9, 2018 by rhallberg
The purpose of the Aquaculture Research program is to support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the U.S. and generate new science-based information and innovation to address industry constraints. Over the long term, results of projects supported by this program may help improve the profitability of the U.S. aquaculture industry, reduce the U.S. trade deficit, increase domestic food security, provide markets for U.S.-produced grain products, increase domestic aquaculture business investment opportunities, and provide more jobs for rural and coastal America. The Aquaculture Research program will fund projects that directly address major constraints to the U.S. aquaculture industry and focus on one or more of the following program priorities: (1) genetics of commercial aquaculture species; (2) critical disease issues impacting aquaculture species; (3) design of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture production systems; and (4) economic research for increasing aquaculture profitability. Continue reading →
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Posted on April 5, 2017 by rhallberg
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced $1.2 million in available funding for aquaculture research projects in the areas of genetics, disease, production systems, and economics. Funding is made through NIFA’s Aquaculture Research Competitive Grants Program, authorized by the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act.
“Sustainability of the aquaculture industry is important both from the perspective of nutritional security and the creation of jobs,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “We’re committed to investing in science and education to ensure that our nation’s aquaculture industry thrives.” Continue reading →
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Posted on April 6, 2016 by rhallberg
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced more than $1.2 million in available funding to support the development of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture in the United States. This funding is available through the Aquaculture Research Program, administered through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Continue reading →
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Posted on May 5, 2014 by rhallberg
Dr. Broussard has been a great supporter of IPM programs for years, so I’m sharing this story that was in this week’s NIFA Update.
NIFA Associate Director for Programs Dr. Meryl C. Broussard is not only NIFA’s Unsung Hero, he is one of USDA’s Unsung Heroes. This award is presented by the Organization of Professional Employees of the USDA. Broussard has served in several of NIFA’s predecessor/sister agencies, dating back to 1985 when he first joined USDA. He selflessly, collegially, and effectively has given of himself during his long and quietly distinguished career in public service.
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