The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II. The specific topic of the solicitation is "Plant Production and Protection – Engineering". The objective of this topic is to enhance crop production by creating and commercializing engineering technologies that improve system efficiency and profitability, as well as protect crops from pests and pathogens in economically and environmentally sound ways. The solicitation was released on November 14, 2023, and the application due date was March 26, 2024. For more information and to access the solicitation, visit the USDA NIFA website.