March 15, 2022
“This research project will help students and faculty at WVU better understand what influences the yield and health of biofuel plants in Appalachia, and the potential of growing these crops of reclaimed mine lands. It’s great to see WVU using its research capability for initiatives that can potentially benefit our state, and I look forward to seeing the results of this project,” Senator Capito said.
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Agricultural Research Project at WVU
Washington,
DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and
Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations
Committee, today announced $817,167 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
(USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to West Virginia
University (WVU). This funding will support research on the influence of
microbiomes on the productivity, health, drought tolerance, and reproductive
fitness of bioenergy crops.
“West Virginia’s farmers,
ranchers and rural development leaders play a critical role in our state’s
economy and provide nutritious, locally grown food for West Virginians across
the state. I’m pleased USDA is investing in microbiome research at WVU to
ensure future generations have productive and sustainable agricultural
systems,” Senator Manchin said. “I look forward to seeing the
positive impacts of this investment and as a member of the Senate
Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for funding that supports
West Virginia’s agriculture industry.”
“This research project will help students and faculty at WVU better understand what influences the yield and health of biofuel plants in Appalachia, and the potential of growing these crops of reclaimed mine lands. It’s great to see WVU using its research capability for initiatives that can potentially benefit our state, and I look forward to seeing the results of this project,” Senator Capito said.
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