GCC and GPC Research Funding and USDA's Conservation and Climate Solutions
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**The Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Peanut Commission approved nearly $1.5 million in research funding at their respective March board meetings.
The GCC board signed off on over $675,000 for next year, funding 17 projects by University of Georgia researchers and extension specialists.
The GPC board approved over $791,000 in funding, that includes 40 projects submitted from UGA, Abraham Baldwin Ag College and the USDA.
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**Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of an historic $1.5 billion investment in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
The USDA is accepting project proposals now through July 2, that will help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners adopt and expand conservation strategies to enhance natural resources.
It’s hoped that these projects can save farmers money, create new revenue streams, and increase productivity.
**Phillips 66 announced a major milestone in its conversion of the San Francisco refinery into the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex, expanding commercial production of renewable diesel.
The Rodeo Renewed facility is now processing only renewable feedstocks and producing roughly 30,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel.
The Complex is on track to increase production rates to more than 800 million gallons per year by the end of the second quarter.
