To further the USDA’s work on its Agricultural Innovation Agenda, the agency is asking for public-and-private-sector input on the most innovative technologies and practices that can be readily deployed across the country.
USDA is looking for ready-to-go technologies and practices that will help achieve its goal of increasing agricultural production by 40% to help meet global population needs in 2050.
At the same time, they also want technologies and practices that help cut the carbon footprint of U.S. agriculture by 40%.
“Across America, we’ve seen significant advances in agricultural production efficiency and conservation performance during the past two decades,” says Bill Northey, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation.
“We want to keep the momentum going and help farmers access new approaches through our Agricultural Innovation Agenda.”
To help identify and accelerate the adoption of ready-to-go innovations, USDA is accepting public comments and written stakeholder input.
A ready-to-go practice, technology, or management approach includes those that are fully developed, have been field-tested, and have completed independent research trials.
Based on the input, USDA will develop a comprehensive agriculture innovation strategy for its customer programs, all of which will be found on their AIA website.
