The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provided an update on the progress of the FY 2026 Smith Lever 3 (b) & (c) and 1890s Extension Request for Applications (RFA) late last week. The Cooperative Extension System can expect the capacity RFA’s to be published within the next two to three weeks, including the Smith Lever 3 (b) & (c) and 1890s Extension RFAs.
AI Convening Report Available from the Extension Foundation
The Extension Foundation thanks Extension and agInnovation Directors and Administrators for their participation in Part I of the National AI Convening this past July. The Extension Foundation has prepared a report summarizing key findings from the AI Landscape Survey and Part I of the Convening.
National Impacts Database Training
There will be a virtual National Impacts Database (NIDB) training. For administrators and new and returning inputters, it will cover the basics of the NIDB, how submitted statements are used, and how to write effective impact statements. Registernow for the training set for 2 p.m. EDT, Oct. 15.
Scott Huchins confirmed as USDA Research, Education, and
Economics Under Secretary
The Senate has confirmed
REE Under Secretary nominee, Scott Hutchins. Hutchins is one of three Under
Secretaries confirmed late last week.
