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Scientists are Learning How to Help Tomatoes Beat the Heat
With support from USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, researchers at Brown University have identified the specific characteristics that contribute to the heat tolerance of certain tomato types. This breakthrough…
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Children’s Healthy Living Project Growing Nutrition Professionals Across the Pacific
Prioritizing nutrition security and growing a diverse agricultural workforce are two goals of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
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NextGen Students Represent the U.S. at G7 Agri-Young Hackathon in Italy
Three college students and one faculty member supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) NextGen program attended the 2024 G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture in Syracuse, Italy. The delegation…
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NIFA-Funded Researchers Investigate Antimicrobial Resistance
World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and…
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University of Nevada Enrolls Largest Cohort from Its Tribal College Prep Camp
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports projects that enhance opportunities for Native American students to pursue careers in agriculture and natural resources through a number of different programs. One program,…
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Arkansas Researchers Uncover What Makes Some Chickens More Water Efficient than Others
Efficient, science-based animal agriculture translates into affordable and high-quality food for the consumer.
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Celebrating 30 Years of 1994 Land-grant Colleges
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Equity in Educational Land-grant Status Act being signed into law. In 1994, there were 29 Tribal Colleges designated as 1994 Land-grant Institutions (LGI). Today, there are 35 recognized…
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University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Growing its Reach to Spanish Speaking Residents
More than 22% of Florida’s population—about 4.8 million people—speak Spanish at home.
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Washington State ARPTAI Cooperator Empowering New Farmers
Supported by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Washington State nonprofit organizations are investing in the future by developing the next generation of farmers in the state.
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Mississippi State University Scientists Use $1 Million Grant To ‘Get A Grip’ On Automated Blackberry Harvesting
Advanced technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence offer opportunities to reduce the challenges farmers face when harvesting their crops.
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Response and Readiness for Hawaiian Communities
Disasters can strike any time, often without notice or warning. Last year, more than 56,000 wildfires across the U.S. devastated 2.6 million acres, including the catastrophic Maui wildfires. With the support of USDA’s National…
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NIFA-Funded Scientists Spur Research in Artificial Intelligence with Release of Massive Dataset
To spur research in artificial intelligence (AI) for biodiversity research, a team of scientists funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has launched Arboretum, a massive new collection of images with rich…
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Best Radicchio Varieties for New England Farmers
Producing a diverse set of high-quality crops is a keystone component to the success and sustainability of many small and medium-sized New Hampshire farms.
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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Participants Report Increased Income, Revenue and Profits
A third of the United States’ 3.4 million farmers are over the age of 65, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Ag Census data. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture funds the Beginning Farmer and…
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Multistate Research Projects Address Avian Influenza
Avian influenza, or “bird flu,” is a contagious viral disease. Currently, there is no treatment, and outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza lead to mass depopulations of poultry flocks, disrupting the poultry industry and…
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NIFA-Funded Research Results in Technological Innovation That Saves Florida Citrus Industry
The citrus industry in the United States is valued at more than $3.3 billion with major production concentrated in Florida, California and Texas. However, citrus production in the United States is threatened by an invasive bacterial…
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NIFA-Funded Research Helps Reduce Food Loss
Farmers face unpredictable weather and dwindling yields.
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Better Berries, Cold-Tolerant Sugarcane, Precision Breeding Is Making It Possible
With support of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Land-grant Universities across the nation are maximizing plants’ positive genetic traits through targeted plant breeding efforts.
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Voices Carry: National 4-H Conference Provides Youth Voice on National Issues
Taylor Marrs waves away the microphone on the table in front of him, stands up from his padded chair, and addresses a crowded room of people who cannot help but listen to his every word. The Oklahoma teenager is speaking with the…
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Vector-borne Diseases Are Taking a Bite Out of Our Health and Safety
Climate change is one factor linked to growing threat of vector-borne diseases. Vectors are organisms that carry disease. Vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks spread diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile virus among others. …
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Extension Boosts Profitability for Nation’s Farmers
Producers and ranchers need a trusted resource to help them improve the viability of their operations. For more than 100 years, Cooperative Extension, a nationwide educational and outreach network based at the nation’s Land-grant…
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Pollinators Support Agriculture Profitability
Pollinators are essential to the environment, but they face a growing variety of stressors that impact their health, overall numbers and ability to effectively pollinate plants.
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Extension Disaster Education Network Provides Important Resources
Hurricane season has just begun, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast predicts an "above average" hurricane season this year.
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Rising to the Challenge: Lifelong Love of 4-H Sparks Leadership Role at National 4-H Conference
A third generation 4-H club member, Madilyn Lawson has been involved in the youth development organization since she was seven years old. In April, the Ohio State University (OSU) freshman attended National 4-H Conference in…
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Farmers Will Benefit from New Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool
A web-based Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST) released recently can help farmers make decisions on applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizers using data from across the U.S., with the potential to save farmers millions…
