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NIFA Helps Veterinary Medical Students Repay Loans
In 2022, 89 food animal veterinary practitioners from 29 American Veterinary Medical Association accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine received nearly $9 million in loan repayment benefits from USDA’s National Institute of Food…
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On World Bee Day, Celebrate NIFA-Funded Native American Pollinator Projects
Bees and other pollinators are fundamental for the health of ecosystems and food security. They help maintain biodiversity and ensure the production of nutritious food. However, intensive monoculture production and improper use of…
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Land-grant Universities Support the ‘Queen of Forages’
Globally considered the “Queen of Forages,” alfalfa is the third most valuable field crop in the United States, with an estimated economic value of $8.7 billion a year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistical Service. The…
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Understanding and Addressing the Stress Faced by the Nation’s Farmers and Ranchers
For the nation’s farming communities, stress-related mental health stands as a significant and growing concern. The demands of farming and ranching are often increased by economic challenges, severe weather and other factors…
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State of Success: National Washington Day
To celebrate National Washington Day on May 10, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by Washington State University (WSU).
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Aquaculture Stakeholders Invited to Attend Listening Sessions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Aquaculture National Program 106 and USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) are hosting a series of listening sessions for…
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Michigan State Soil Carbon Stock Research
With support from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), research at the nation’s Land-grant Universities is a critical element to addressing the challenges climate change poses to agriculture. NIFA’s Agriculture and…
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State of Success: National Montana Day
To celebrate National Montana Day on May 3, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by Montana State University (MSU).
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1890 Scholarship Rekindles Mother of Four’s Dream of Finishing College
The 1890 Scholarships Program, which is funded through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, provides scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring and training of undergraduate students at the 1890…
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Land-grant Universities Key in Managing Devastating Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that threatens to destroy North American ash trees following its accidental introduction from Asia in the 1990s. Since then, efforts have been underway to identify the most effective means…
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The Biggest Asset is You
The Utah State University (USU) Extension team created an Ag Wellness Team and mental health training program to combat mental health issues among Utah's ranchers and farmers. Their work was supported by Sustainable…
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Variety Trials Improving Gardens
Gardening has always been popular in the United States, but the last few years have brought millions of new people to gardening. According to the National Gardening Association in 2020, 18 million new gardeners joined the hobby. As we…
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Award-winning Film Highlights Rutgers Efforts to Protect Basil from Blight
When a devastating disease wiped out New Jersey farmers' basil fields, growers turned to Rutgers scientists for help.
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NIFA-Funded Researchers Aim to Develop Climate-Resilient Rice
Louisiana State University has been awarded a $10 million grant from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to improve sustainability and profitability of rice farming through research innovations that advance climate…
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Engaging Community Volunteers Helps Reduce Food Insecurity in Montana
In Montana, one in 10 individuals experience food insecurity and 92% of adults do not meet the vegetable intake recommendations. Growing Together Montana is a collaboration between the Montana State University Extension Nutrition…
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NHAES Research for Using Flowering Plants to Attract Hover Flies as Biological Pest Controls
National Garden Day provides a great opportunity to recognize research supported by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station scientists have made important discoveries about how…
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Using Drones in Agriculture and Natural Resources
To maximize resilience and productivity, researchers, farmers and natural resource managers need to know how plants and animals—and landscapes as a whole—are affected by changing environmental conditions and other stressors. Remote…
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New York GusNIP Project Leading Way
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) competitive grants portfolio includes three competitive grant programs. GusNIP’s Nutrition Incentive projects strive to improve dietary health through increased purchase of fruits…
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NIFA Leadership Visits Louisiana Land-grant Universities
Acting NIFA Director Dr. Dionne Toombs recently visited Louisiana’s Land-grant Universities. Both Southern University and Louisiana State University (LSU) are located in Baton Rouge. Dr. Toombs spoke at the Center of Excellence…
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Coastal Georgia Grower Organizes to Resolve Food Deserts
J.B. Brantley strapped the cotton down by wagon. He hauled his cash money crop by mule. One hundred bales of it — the difference between food on the table or not during the 1950s. Fall’s daybreak run from 781 JW Warren Road in…
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Celebrating World Health Day Extension Program Efforts
On World Health Day 2023, NIFA wants to highlight programs that reflect this year’s theme of health for all.
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Southern Region Land-grant Researchers Finding Feral Hog Solutions
Feral hogs are a nuisance in many areas of the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage. They are reported in 35 states with a population of approximately nine million hogs causing billions in damages each year. They eat…
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Living the Farm Dream
The nation’s Land-grant Colleges and Universities work through their Extension programs to ensure the nation has a secure and stable food supply and to educate and support farmers and ranchers. The 1890 Land-grant Universities (LGUs)…
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Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Cancer Patients
Cancer is the number one cause of death for Coos County residents, nearly double the Oregon rate. Studies demonstrate that eating fruits and vegetables could improve outcomes for cancer patients.
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Scientists Across the Country Working to Create More Nutrient-Dense Diets
Many American diets don’t include enough basic nutrients, which can lead to health issues as we age. Low-nutrient diets lead to issues, including macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity and diabetes.
