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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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NIFA Makes Important Contributions to Environmental Justice Initiative

Rural and agricultural communities are on the front lines of dealing with the cumulative impacts of environmental degradation and climate change. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is working to bring the…

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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…

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Oregon State Extension Trains New B-Team to Assess the Status of Oregon’s Wild Bees

U.S. producers face challenges in areas such as stewardship of natural resources and challenges to pollinator health. USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports projects addressing these specific areas through a…

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NIFA’s FRSAN Connects Farmers and Ranchers to Stress Assistance Programs

Battling unexpected weather conditions, farm equipment repairs and excessive workloads are just a few stress factors experienced by farmers and ranchers in the United States.

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NIFA Funding Helps Veterinary Clinic Better Serve Large Animal Clients

With funding from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Cambria Veterinary Care in Johnstown, Penn., now can better serve its large animal clients. The veterinary clinic leveraged a $125,000 Veterinary Services Grant to…

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Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Scientists Develop Tool to Rapidly Detect Devastating Swine Disease

Endemic animal health threats such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) result in large losses of revenue to U.S. producers every year and pose ongoing challenges to the biosecurity and biocontainment…

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