The National Strategic Germplasm and Cultivar Collection Assessment and Utilization Plan, directed by the 2018 Farm Bill, provides an overview of the challenges faced by the USDA National Plant Germplasm System and discusses the path forward in addressing critical needs.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is hosting an “IYM Global Webinar Series” focusing on the environmental, social and economic benefits of millets, as well as their rich heritage, during the International Year of Millets (IYM2023). The sixth webinar in the series, “Fonio: enhancing collaboration for sustainable agriculture and improved livelihoods”, will take place on November 29th from 7:00 – 8:30 AM EST.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is hosting an “IYM Global Webinar Series” focusing on the environmental, social and economic benefits of millets, as well as their rich heritage, during the International Year of Millets (IYM2023).
A Kansas State University Program, STRAIT KIN, has been awarded a $1 million grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The project is “A Collaborative Innovation Network for Sorghum Traits.”
