Science Magazine: Advocates Celebrate Funding Bump for USDA-funded Research

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Federal Budget Deal Increases USDA’s AFRI Program Funding to $415 Million

Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation President Thomas Grumbly today applauded the President’s signing of a final FY 2019 budget that increases funding for USDA-NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) by $15 million. Grumbly issued the following statement regarding the increase.

SoAR Foundation Appreciates the 2.4% Budget Increase for USDA’s Flagship Science Program, the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, in FY2020

The Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation welcomes increased funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).