NDA seeking proposals for specialty crop projects

“Specialty crops add value and variety to Nebraska agriculture, keeping our ag industry strong,” said NDA Director Steve Wellman.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals for innovative specialty crop research to strengthen the industry.

Specialty crops grown in Nebraska include dry edible beans, potatoes and wine grapes. To strengthen this industry, NDA is seeking proposals for research, developing and marketing projects through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).

The deadline for submitting SCBGP proposals is Jan. 31.

“Specialty crops add value and variety to Nebraska agriculture, keeping our ag industry strong,” said NDA Director Steve Wellman.

In 2022, NDA anticipates around $820,000 will be available to fund new specialty crop projects through the SCBG program. Producers, organizations, state and local agencies, educational groups and other specialty crops stakeholders are all eligible to apply.

A list of eligible specialty corp and examples of projects funded can be found here.