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NIFA’s FRTEP Supporting Tribal Youth

This November, the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) joins together to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. During this month, we acknowledge the people, culture and contributions of the Native American…

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National Rural Health Day: Celebrating EXCITE

Through an interagency agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Cooperative Extension units at Land-grant Universities across the nation received funding and launched the…

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NIFA Joins NSF and International Research Organizations in Future Proofing Plants to a Changing Climate

Climate change is challenging the sustainability and resilience of agri-food systems through long-term changes to temperature and rainfall, increased threats due to extreme weather events and shifts in pests and diseases. As a result,…

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NIFA Pays Tribute to their Military Veterans

November 11 marks the observance of Veterans Day, a day in which we honor the courageous women and men who have served in the United States Military. World War I (WWI) ended with the Treaty of Versailles being signed on June 28,…

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Mississippi State University Film Ignites Farm Stress Conversation

Stress-related mental health issues present a very real risk among the nation’s farming and ranching families. The challenges of the industry are often amplified by the economy and multiple factors that producers have no control over. …

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Building A Better Peanut Plant

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports multiple competitive grant programs, but the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is NIFA’s flagship and the nation’s leading competitive grants program for…

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Dr. Caroline Crocoll Henney to Deliver 2023 Seaman Knapp Memorial Lecture

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Director Dr. Manjit Misra has announced that Dr. Caroline Henney will deliver the 2023 Seaman Knapp Memorial Lecture on November 12 in Seattle, WA, at the Association of Public and Land…

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Oregon State University Effort Addressing Labor Issues Facing State’s Meat Processing Industry

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) continues to invest in projects that will increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and support a growing workforce in…

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NIFA Communications Training with Hopi Community

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funds a number of programs that promote learning, opportunities and health in tribal communities. But the agency continues to look for ways to expand its support of Tribal…

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Ants and Beetles and Lanternflies, Oh My!

From the Asian long-horned beetle to the Spongy Moth, these are just a few examples of invasive pests that have a knack for wreaking havoc on our environment. Healthy ecosystems are vital to plant, animal and human life.&nbsp…

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AgrAbility: Helping Overcome the Odds

For more than 30 years, the AgrAbility Program, supported by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, has helped to empower individuals with disabilities to keep doing what they love. AgrAbility’s efforts have…

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USDA, Cooperative Extension and APLU Award 2023 Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity

Recognizing visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Cooperative Extension, and the Association of Public and Land…

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Vanilla Could Be the Next Big Crop for Small Farmers in Southern Florida

New ideas grounded in science are helping farmers expand their production capabilities and enter new markets. For 35 years, Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE), a grants and outreach program of USDA’s National Institute…

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Research Safeguards U.S. Pork Industry from African Swine Fever

Pork production is a major U.S. agricultural industry with an estimated production value of $30 billion in 2022, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service. While never identified…

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NIFA Programs Benefiting Small Farmers

Small farms account for 90% of all U.S. farms, and they play an important role in the agricultural sector. The viability and sustainability of small farms is important to the nation’s economy and to the stewardship of our biological…

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Linking Food Access, Fiber Intake, Gut Microbiota & Health Outcomes Among New Hampshire’s Hispanic Residents

The U.S. obesity epidemic continues to have profound impacts on individuals’ health and socioeconomic well-being. With funding from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, researchers across the nation are working to improve…

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Arkansas Blackberry Breeder Will Develop New Tools to Unlock Consumer Preference

Researchers who breed new cultivars of fruits and vegetables are always working to develop ones that match consumers’ tastes and preferences. That can be a challenging prospect, but a researcher with the Arkansas Agricultural…

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Happy National 4-H Week!

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed October 1-7 as National 4-H Week! 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States – a network of 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 4-H professionals that provides…

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Advancing Environmental Justice Through Improved Responses to Extreme Weather Events

Climate change is contributing to an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires, heatwaves and flooding, which can have devastating consequences for communities, ecosystems and…

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Alabama Extension Partnership Benefiting Young People with Intellectual Challenges

The nation’s Cooperative Extension System in partnership with USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, translates research into action and puts discoveries into hands who can put knowledge into practice. At a time when…

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Multiple NIFA Grantees Inducted to the 2023 Institute of Food Technologists Fellows

Recently, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) named this year’s 10 IFT Fellow honorees. The IFT Fellow award is bestowed upon an IFT member by their peers to recognize career excellence and significant service, leadership, and…

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Ready, Set, Prepared: National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. At this time of year people come together as a community to prioritize safety and readiness for unforeseen challenges. From disasters caused by natural hazards to man-made emergencies, being…

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Can Avocado Peels Help Curb a Plastic Waste Problem?

Over the past two decades, the United States has been importing more and more avocados each year, underlining a growing obsession with the nutrient-dense fruit. Simultaneously, the U.S. and the rest of the world have been dealing with…

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NIFA, National Agricultural Library Partner to Present Transdisciplinary Approaches Webinar Series

Join USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for a webinar series highlighting opportunities and challenges of transdisciplinary approaches within agricultural research.

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Food security impacts individuals, as well as the health of entire communities.

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