National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

13 July 202211 July 2022

Vilsack Announces Bioproduct Pilot Program Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the program intends to provide a roadmap for implementing more bioproduct programs and reducing agricultural operations' carbon footprint

3 January 20221 January 2022

Waste not, want not: New process turns manure into fatty acids

Madison researchers have demonstrated a new process for transforming a plentiful Wisconsin waste into fatty acids, energy-rich molecules that can be used to make fuels and a wide range of important chemicals

20 July 20209 July 2020

U of I-Led Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) Secures $10M USDA Grant to Build Sustainability and Prosperity for Dairy Industry

Tge project will create useful bioproducts from dairy manure that can be transported and used in more distant areas for crop production or for value-added products

12 November 20187 November 2018

Economic comparative advantage of willow biomass in the Northeast USA

Willow is grown commercially on about 500 hectares in the Northeast, predominantly for biopower but also for some other markets

11 May 20189 May 2018

Arizona researchers find biobased solution for safer melons

Scientists using essential oils, plant-based extracts, and spice powers to reduce or eradicate harmful, foodborne bacteria

17 January 201812 January 2018

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Invests in Integrated Biorefinery Optimization

NIFA has invested in a range of projects to expand the regional biofuel and bioproduct industries

13 November 201710 November 2017

USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology

The USDA's NIFA today announced 17 grants for research on the next generation of agricultural technologies and systems

18 October 201711 October 2017

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Announces $21.1 Million to Grow the Bioeconomy

Today’s investments will help speed the development of regional systems for sustainable bioenergy, bioproducts, and biomaterials production

12 May 20176 May 2017

Researchers find more efficient way to make oil from dead trees

A University of Washington team has made new headway on a solution to remove beetle-killed trees from the forest and use them to make renewable transportation fuels or high-value chemicals

3 May 201726 April 2017

Cost-saving, longer-lasting biodegradable adhesive patented by Kansas State University

Resin would be ideal for re-adherable painters' tape, labels, packing tapes, stationery notes and other adhesive uses

20 January 201718 January 2017

USDA announces $2.9 million available for biorefinery research

This research to help integrated biorefineries reduce costs and improve performance

29 November 201623 November 2016

Iowa State University scientists explore environmental advantages of horticultural bioplastics

They found bioplastic containers have the potential to offer another major advantage that petroleum products can’t: the ability to self-fertilize plants

19 October 201617 October 2016

Gevo Produces First Cellulosic Renewable Jet Fuel Specified for Use on Commercial Airline Flights

Flight with Alaska Airlines Expected to be Made in the Next Few Months

25 May 201630 May 2016

USDA Announces $21 Million Available For Bioeconomy Research and Development

The funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill

11 January 20168 January 2016

USDA highlights 2015 bioeconomy achievements

A full list of USDA’s 2015 achievements is available on its website

30 April 20152 September 2015

USDA Awards $3.8 Million in Grants for Nanotechnology Research

Nanoscale science, engineering, and technology embrace opportunities in a broad range of critical challenges facing agriculture and food systems

1 September 201428 August 2014

Forestry geneticists develop tree biomass crop to grow on marginal lands

Two Virginia Tech researchers have received a $1.4 million grant to investigate the genetic regulatory networks that will allow an important bioenergy crop to be bred so it will grow in less than ideal soils and climate

18 June 201417 June 2014

Vilsack Announces Farm Bill Funding for Bioenergy Research, Converting to Biomass Fuel Systems

USDA's support for bio-based technologies: $14.5 million funding for two Farm Bill bioenergy programs

19 May 201416 May 2014

Plastics to dust — a dream about to come true

Biodegradable plastics made from a plentiful natural resource

9 May 20148 May 2014

Food security may be increased by new agricultural production modeling

Predicting crop yields based on climate, planting, and other variables can help regions optimize their limited resources

4 September 2013

Sharing the risks/costs of biomass crops

Working group to examine how to achieve balance between producers and consumers of biomass

25 July 2013

DOE and USDA announce $10 million for biomass genomics research

Agriculture and Energy Departments announce new investments to drive innovations in biofuels and biobased products

12 June 2013

Alternative jet fuels: Washington State University exhibit to open at Paris Air Show

Vanguard of U.S. efforts in using alternative biofuel focusing wood-based jet fuel

15 April 2013

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Transportation Secretary LaHood Renew agreement to promote renewable fuels in the aviation industry

Resolution with the FAA and private-sector partners to continue development of a robust aviation biofuels industry

15 January 2013

USDA invested in camelina research for plant- and grain-based materials

K-State-Led Research Team awarded $5.08 Million to study oilseed as biofuel feedstock

11 January 2013

USDA Announces Investments in Bioenergy Research and Development to Spur New Markets, Innovation, and Unlimited Opportunity in Rural America

USDA to award $25M for R&D for next-generation biofuels

3 January 2013

Ribbon-cutting for biofuels, biochemicals pilot plant set for Jan. 25 in St. Gabriel

LSU Agcenter is aimed at the production of convertible sugars, fiber and bioproducts from sweet sorghum, energy cane and other grasses

14 December 2012

USDA Grants Support Sustainable Bioenergy Production

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awards $10M for bioenergy, biobased products

22 March 2012

Obama Administration Announces New Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative

Research to advance next generation biofuels and renewable energy technologies

27 February 2012

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