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Scientists stack algorithms to improve predictions of yield-boosting crop traits 

Study reports breakthrough in measuring plant improvements to boost food production 

FFAR Grant Helps Heat-Stressed Dairy Cows Weather Increasing Temperatures 

FFAR Announces $4M Animal Welfare Technology Research Initiative, In Partnership With McDonald’s 

Identifying potential causes of late-day bovine respiratory disease in high-performing feedyard cattle 

Year Awarded  2019

FFAR award amount   $186,643

Total award amount   $373,287

Location   Ardmore, OK

Matching Funders   Noble Research Institute, Veterinary Research and Consulting Services and HyPlains Research and Education Center

Grantee Institution   Noble Research Institute

Late-onset bovine respiratory disease affects nearly 10 percent of calves, resulting in pneumonia and widespread antibiotic use. This research is collecting DNA for genetic evaluation, nasal swabs for bacterial and viral analysis and blood samples for heart and lung analysis. Feed intake, stomach acidity levels and temperature were assessed on a subset of animals.

Egg-Tech Prize Opportunity to Revolutionize Egg Production, Improve Animal Welfare and Save Billions 

Crop Modeling Project Awarded $5M 

FFAR Launches International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture 

Metagenomic Probes for the Rapid Identification of the Microbiome Community in A Wheat Rhizospheremodel System 

Year Awarded  2019

FFAR award amount   $120,000

Total award amount   $240,000

Location   Stillwater, OK

Matching Funders   Oklahoma State University

Grantee Institution   Oklahoma State University

Plant pathogens can harm plants, reduce water quality and cause soil erosion. Oklahoma State University researchers are using high-throughput sequencing to determine what affects plant health.

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A Systematic Approach to Improve Heifer Selection and the Sustainability of Beef Production. 

Year Awarded  2019

FFAR award amount   $297,907

Total award amount   $599,310

Location   Auburn, AL

Matching Funders   Auburn University, Swiss National Science Foundation, University of Georgia, California State Beekeepers’ Association

Grantee Institution   Auburn University

Cattle infertility causes significant loss for cattle producers. Auburn University researchers are improving the efficiency of cattle production by identifying molecular markers that indicate reproductive potential. This research can help producers select cattle with the best reproductive capabilities.

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