Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Alfalfa Seed And Alfalfa Forage Systems
Deadline: 12 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 29 Apr 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140311374
Document Ref. No.: USDA-NIFA-OP-011738
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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In Fy 2026, Under Assistance Listing 10.330, Asafs Will Support The Development Of Improved Alfalfa Seed And Forage Production Systems, Practices, And Supporting Technologies. Nifa Is Soliciting Applications For Fy 2026 Under The Following Areas:1. Increasing Alfalfa Forage And Seed Yields And Forage Quality Through Improved Management Practices, Plant Breeding, And Other Strategies To Reduce Biotic And Abiotic Stresses And Costs Of Production.2. Improving Alfalfa Forage And Seed Harvest And Storage Systems, Including Mechanization And Automation That Reduces Labor Costs, To Optimize Economic Returns To Alfalfa Producers As Well As End-Users Including Milk Producers.3. Developing Methods To Estimate Alfalfa Forage Yield And Quality To Support Marketing As A Livestock Feed And Instruments To Reduce Producer Risks.4. Exploring New Uses For Alfalfa Such As Fish Feeds, Nutritive Supplements, Alternative Protein Sources For Human Consumption, High-Value Chemical Manufacturing, Or Other Novel Uses.5. Developing Improved Insect, Disease And Weed Management Strategies, Including Spotted Aphid, In Alfalfa Seed Production And Potential Herbicide Carry-Over Issues.Eligibilityeligible Applicantsmiscellaneousotheradditional Informationapplicants For The Asafs Must Meet All The Requirements Discussed In This Nofo. Failure To Meet The Eligibility Criteria By The Application Deadline May Result In Exclusion ...
Award min: $150, 000
Award max: $300, 000
Posted Date: 2026-04-28 00:00:00
Funding instrument type: Grant
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