USA
February 25, 2026

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announces a $5.2 million investment in 10 research projects that aim to advance knowledge in the wide range of agricultural production systems. The Foundational Knowledge of Agricultural Production Systems program priority area (A1102), part of the Agriculture Food and Research Initiative, focuses on solving key problems within production systems. It does this by funding research that experiments with using new technologies, studying systems, or creating computer models. The competitive grant program aims to develop new, lasting solutions to improve farm output, increase profits, and support the well-being of workers. 

2025 Awardees: 

• Colorado State University
• Iowa State University of Science and Technology
• Kansas State University
• Michigan State University
• Oklahoma State University
• Purdue University
• University of Louisville
• University of Rhode Island
• University of Tennessee
• Washington State University. 

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Published: February 25, 2026