Program Descriptions
Program Number
10.250
Title
Agricultural And Rural Economic Research
Federal Agency
ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Authorization
FY 2006 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Public Law 109-97, 7 U.S.C. 292, 411, 427, 1441a, 1621-1627, 1704, 1761-68, 2201, 2202, 3103, 3291, 3311, 3504; 22 U.S.C. 3101; 42 U.S.C. 1891-93; 44 U.S.C. 3501-11; 50 U.S.C. 2061 et seq, 2251 et seq.
Status
Active
Objectives
To provide economic and other social science information and analysis for public and private decisions on agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America. ERS produces such information for use by the general public and to help the executive and legislative branches develop, administer, and evaluate agricultural and rural policies and programs.
Types of Assistance
Dissemination of Technical Information.
Uses and Use Restrictions
ERS performs economic research and analyses related to U.S. and world agriculture that addresses a multitude of economic concerns and decision making needs of Federal, State, and local governments, farmers, farm organizations, farm suppliers, marketers, processors, and consumers. There are no restrictions on the use of ERS produced information.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any individual or organization in the U.S. and U.S. Territories is eligible to receive the popular or technical research publications that convey the research results, although there may be a fee.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Any individual or organization in the U.S. and U.S. Territories is eligible to receive the popular or technical research publications that convey the research results, although there may be a fee.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Requests for technical information may be made to the Chief, Publishing and Communications Branch, ERS, 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036- 5831.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1701-6-1-352.
Obligations
FY 07 $84,222,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. (Note: Includes reimbursable and all obligations, including those from nonfederal funding.)
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Research results are available in the agency's publications and periodicals, which can be purchased through the National Technical Information Service (1-800) 999-6779. Reports are also available on the ERS website: http://www.ers.usda.gov Computerized bibliographic data are accessible through AG-ECON and AGRICOLA. For additional information contact the Chief, Publishing and Communications Branch, ERS, USDA, 1800 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036-5831. Telephone: (202) 694-5120.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Director, Extramural Agreement Division, ARS, Room 5601, Sunnyside Avenue, Mail Stop 5110, Beltsville, MD 20705-5110. Telephone: (301) 504- 1147.
Web Site Address
http://www.ers.usda.gov
Related Programs
10.001, Agricultural Research-Basic And Applied Research
10.153, Market News
10.200, Grants For Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants
10.202, Cooperative Forestry Research
10.203, Payments To Agricultural Experiment Stations Under The Hatch Act
10.500, Cooperative Extension Service
10.700, National Agricultural Library
10.900, Great Plains Conservation.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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