Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Development

This opportunity, under Assistance Listing 10.330, seeks applications for Fiscal Year 2026 to support advancements in alfalfa seed and forage production. Key areas of focus include increasing yields and forage quality through improved management, breeding, and stress reduction strategies. The solicitation also aims to enhance harvest and storage systems, including mechanization and automation, to optimize economic returns. Furthermore, it seeks methods for estimating alfalfa forage yield and quality for marketing and risk reduction, explores novel uses for alfalfa in areas such as fish feed, human supplements, and chemical manufacturing, and addresses improved insect, disease, and weed management strategies, particularly for spotted alfalfa aphid and potential herbicide carry-over issues in seed production.