OPPORTUNITY: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications for grants under the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program for…
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DOE Advance Mixed Algae Development for Low-Carbon Biofuels and Bioproducts (MACRO) Funding
OPPORTUNITY: FOA will address research and development (R&D) challenges in converting algae, such as seaweeds and other wet waste feedstocks, to biofuels and bioproducts that can decarbonize domestic transportation, industry, and communities. DESCRIPTION: Seaweeds, also…
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USDA NIFA Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System Program (ASAFS)
OPPORTUNITY: The ASAFS is an integrated research and Extension program that supports technology transfer to improve overall agricultural productivity, profitability and conservation of natural resources through conventional and organic alfalfa seed and forage production systems….
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USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program OPPORTUNITY: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), is making an initial announcement to invite applications for…
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USDA Intermediary Relending Program for Fiscal Year 2024
USDA Intermediary Relending Program for Fiscal Year 2024 OPPORTUNITY: The Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications under the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)…
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USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2024
USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2024 OPPORTUNITY: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications…
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Consulting Experts vs Expert Witnesses in Bioeconomy Related Litigation
Consulting Expert v. Expert Witness In complex litigation involving bio-economy-related matters, experts may be employed as consultants or as formal expert witnesses. Understanding the distinctions between these roles is crucial for effective legal representation. Consulting…
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Expert WItness – Biomaterials
Biomaterials in the Bioeconomy In the bioeconomy, biomaterials (bio-based materials) are the pillars of innovation and sustainability. These materials, derived from living or once-living organisms, offer a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based…
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The Expert Witness in Biofuels and Biochemicals Litigation
When oil prices are relatively low, and the status of U.S. government incentives has continued uncertainty, a predictable downturn in biofuel and biochemical-related industries increases participant discomfort, leading to more lawsuits and finding the right…
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Fuel Cell Experts
Fuel cells are solid-state (no moving part) devices that efficiently convert fuel, typically hydrogen (H2) into electricity with the use of an oxidizing agent (often oxygen). Fuel cells are different from most batteries in requiring…
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