The committee felt that this problem is not a priority for the use of regional research funds. Support should be provided through the use of McIntire-Stennis funds in collaboration with the NE Forest Experiment Stations. The recommendation is to deny the request to rewrite. Proposal for the revision of NE-144, Forage Crop Genetics and Breeding to Improve Yield and Quality. Submitted by Charles Krueger.
Forage crops are essential to Northeast agriculture.
Due to the eroding scientific capacity, regional collaboration is essential. The recommendation is to approve with the stipulation that the project should invite the participation of private sector participants. Alternatives in the New Competitive Environment. Submitted by Dan Rossi. While this is clearly a significant problem, this project seems to be a disciplinary umbrella with little if any interdependence.