More Than $243 Million in Grants Awarded To Strengthen Specialty Crop Sector Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 29, 2021 Learn more about the latest investments from USDA and the two programs in which the dollars will be distributed.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
USDA Seeks Applications for Next Round of Specialty Crop Research Grants Posted by Christina Herrick|October 14, 2017 SCRI grants to total $48 million for 2018 fiscal year.
$35M Invested in Specialty Crop Research Posted by Christina Herrick|August 24, 2017 Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant recipients are looking to establish new crops, breed next-generation vegetables and fruits.
$56M Available For Organic Research, Local Food; $48.1M For Specialty Crops Posted by Christina Herrick|October 4, 2016 USDA announces funding to bolster local, regional food systems and address long-term solutions in productions.
Northern Grapes Project Receives $2.6 Million USDA Grant Posted by Christina Herrick|October 24, 2014 Funds will help complete final two years of multistate effort.
Managing Water Use With Precision Irrigation By Christina Herrick|November 20, 2013 SCRI project examines a plant’s water status and allows realtime remote irrigation capabilities.
Irrigation Management Project Is More Than Just Irrigation By Christina Herrick|November 20, 2013 Irrigation management is only a part of a larger USDA-Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) project that also includes canopy management in almonds and walnuts.
Seeking Better Pollination By Brian Sparks|January 9, 2013 Last October, USDA awarded Michigan State University (MSU) $1.6 million to lead a national crop pollination research and […]
MSU To Lead Grant Project On Crop Pollination Posted by Christina Herrick|October 16, 2012 The USDA has awarded Michigan State University (MSU) $1.6 million to lead a national crop pollination research and […]
USDA Invests $46 Million In Specialty Crops Posted by Christina Herrick|October 18, 2011 USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is awarding 29 grants across 19 states to develop and share […]
Specialty Crops Research Gets Boost Posted by Christina Herrick|October 26, 2010 Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced 28 grants to solve specialty crop agriculture issues through research and Extension […]
