ASA-CSSA-SSSA Science Policy Report

Ben Meadows Natural Resource Scholarships

2011-04-27 12:00:00

There will be two scholarships awarded in the amounts of $2,500 each.

10th Annual Carver Award from National Peanut Board

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The National Peanut Board (NPB) is taking applications for the 10th annual Dr. George Washington Carver Award.

Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The goal of the Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program (SACC) is to significantly increase canola crop production and/or acreage

Science, Entertainment, and Education Grant Opportunity

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The Science & Entertainment Exchange, a program of the National Academy of Sciences, is seeking proposals to establish collaborative partnerships among scientists, entertainment industry professionals, and educators to develop educational products or services

Earthscope

2011-04-27 12:00:00

EarthScope is an Earth science program to explore the 4-dimensional structure of the North American continent.

Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects

2011-04-27 12:00:00

B. Purpose and Priorities The purpose of the grant program for FY 2011 is to provide funds for projects that: (1) Have national or regional relevance; or (2) Build capacity in the Cooperative Extension System

Research Coordination Networks (RCN)

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The goal of the RCN program is to advance a field or create new directions in research or education.

Education and Interdisciplinary Research

2011-04-27 12:00:00

Supports activities in conjunction with NSF-wide programs such as Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER), Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU),

2011 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.

FOA: Biomass Research and Development Initiative

2011-04-27 12:00:00

This FOA is a joint effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for fiscal year (FY) 2011 BRDI which requires that funded projects integrate all three legislatively mandated technical areas.

ASA-CSSA-SSSA graduate students seek Congressional support for education programs

2011-04-27 12:00:00

On 31 Mar, the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) held their first joint Graduate Student Congressional Visits Day.

Congress comes together in 11th hour and passes FY 2011 Continuing Resolution

2011-04-27 12:00:00

On 15 April, late into the evening, Congress finally reached an agreement on and passed H.R.1473, the FY 2011 continuing resolution (CR) which will fund the government through 30 Sep.

USDA-Agricultural Research Service

2011-04-27 12:00:00

For FY 2011, USDA’s Agricultural Research Service will be funded at $1.136 billion for salaries and expenses (no funding provided for buildings and facilities) as compared to $1.180 billion in FY 2010

USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The CR eliminates all earmarks in the National Institute on Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The CR provides $890 million for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, as compared to $1.008 billion in FY10 (-12%).

USDA Forest Service

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The bill includes $4.695 billion for operations of the U.S. Forest Service, a decrease of $602 million below FY10 (-11.4%).

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is funded at $18.5 billion, a reduction of $515 million from the FY 2011 request.

National Science Foundation

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is funded at $6.8 billion in FY 2011, a reduction of $66 million or ~1% below FY 2010.

DOE Office of Science

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The Office of Science receives $4.884 billion, which is $866 million above H.R. 1 and $20 million below FY 2010.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

2011-04-27 12:00:00

Provides $4.6 billion which is $947 million below the FY 2011 requested level.

Environmental Protection Agency

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The bill includes $8.83 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency, a decrease of $1.49 billion below FY 2010 and an increase of $1.58 billion above H.R. 1, the House CR.

U.S. Geological Survey

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The bill includes $1.1 billion for operations of the U.S. Geological Survey, a decrease of $25.9 million below the FY 2010 enacted level and $0.3 million below H.R.1, the House CR.

STEM Funding in the FY2011 Continuing Resolution

2011-04-27 12:00:00

A total of $38.5 billion was cut from current spending levels (which include the previous reductions that were made in other short-term funding measures) in the final deal made last week between the President and House and Senate leaders.

Stabenow and Roberts announce subcommittee assignments

2011-04-27 12:00:00

Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Ranking Member, Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), announced assignments for the Committee’s five subcommittees for the 112th Congress.

New study shows agricultural R&D in Africa hindered by significant challenges

2011-04-27 12:00:00

Investment in agricultural research and development (R&D) in Sub-Saharan Africa increased by more than 20 percent from 2001-2008, but most of this growth occurred in only a handful of countries.

NASA and USAID pledge to advance international development with S&T

2011-04-27 12:00:00

NASA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have agreed to expand their joint efforts to overcome international development challenges such as food security, climate change, and energy and environmental management.

Global Agricultural Development Initiative

2011-04-27 12:00:00

On May 24, 2011, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will convene a symposium to review progress on the U.S. government’s global food Global Agricultural Development Initiative on Global Agriculture and Food Security:Progress to Date and Strategies for Success.

STEM Education Data and Trends

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The National Science Board has released the STEM Education Data and Trends, a web-based statistical tool for the STEM education communities.

USDA ARS bioenergy research accomplishments

2011-04-27 12:00:00

USDA announces the release of a report identifying the key accomplishments achieved in 2010 by USDA-ARS’ bioenergy researchers.

White House Emerging Technologies Interagency Policy Coordination Committee Report

2011-04-27 12:00:00

The White House Emerging Technologies Interagency Policy Coordination Committee (ETIPC) has released a memorandum

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions declined by 5.8 percent in 2009

2011-04-27 12:00:00

According to an annual report released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), US Greenhouse Gas Emissions declined by 5.8 percent in 2009