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World Honey Bee Day Profile: Dr. Judy Wu-Smart
In celebration of World Honey Bee Day, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Judy Wu-Smart, associate professor and Extension specialist at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. …
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World Honey Bee Day Profile: Dr. Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu
In celebration of World Honey Bee Day, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu who serves as an associate professor at Mississippi State…
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Scientists Helping Build More Resilient Catfish Industry
Catfish growers in the United States had sales of $421 million during 2021, up 12% from $377 million the previous year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistical Service. The top four states (Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas…
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NIFA-Funded Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Kimberly Morgan
This month USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researchers who are creating more and better markets for producers and consumers.
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Improving Drainage Management on Agricultural Lands
The cropland in the Midwest is among the most productive in the world, but only if adequate drainage is provided. Drainage reduces soil compaction, makes it easier for farm machinery to work the land and decreases crop damage from…
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Bioproduct Pilot Program Seeks to Boost Economic Development in Rural America
NIFA’s Bioproduct Pilot Program (BPP) is a new program created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Farmers Markets Bring Bounty to Tables Across the Country
Summertime would not be complete for most people without at least one visit to a farmers market. In 2020, farmers and producers sold almost $3 billion worth of products directly to consumers through farmers markets and on-farm stores…
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Oyster Researchers Helping Keep Consumers Safe from Dangerous Pathogens
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is the leading cause of seafood-borne bacterial infections in the United States. Contaminated raw oysters can cause Vibriosis, a gastrointestinal illness that can be life threatening and even fatal for people…
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State of Success: Georgia
To celebrate National Georgia Day on Aug. 3, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the University of Georgia (UGA).
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Protecting the Environment via Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry
A healthy environment is a foundation for a stable and healthy human society. On World Nature Conservation Day, learn about how NIFA-supported research and Extension at Land-grant Universities are helping conserve and protect the…
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Highlighting NIFA’s Efforts on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Thirty-two years ago, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law, following years of focused educational efforts from disability rights groups and a lengthy bipartisan effort in Congress. USDA…
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Make Your Summer Picnics Shine
Grab your picnic basket – July is National Picnic Month! Picnics are a perfect way to combine outdoor activity, healthy eating and time spent together with family and friends. Extension and research efforts supported by USDA NIFA that…
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We All Scream for Ice Cream Day
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Each year, the third Sunday in July is designated National Ice Cream Day. It is a commemoration dating back to 1984, when President Ronald Reagan declared the first such day. At the…
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Wild Blueberries—The Maine Event
Love the juicy pop of flavor in wild blueberries? Thank growers in Maine. Maine is the leading producer of lowbush or wild blueberries. Lowbush blueberries are native to northern New England and Atlantic Canada. Almost 500…
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What is a Schedule A?
If you're an individual with a disability, you can apply and compete for any job for which you are eligible and meet the qualifications, but you also may be eligible for a special hiring authority. The federal government hires each…
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Technology Transforming Forest Management
Forests are not necessarily top of the mind when people think of Indiana. Forested area covers only about 20% of Indiana. But Purdue University researchers are working to ensure the state’s forests are prepared to withstand the…
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Cooperative Extension Grows People and Communities
As the United States celebrates its founding this Fourth of July, it is a good time to reflect on how Cooperative Extension based at the nation’s Land-grant Universities works to grow both people and communities.
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National Pollinator Month Profile: Dr. Ramesh Sagili
In celebration of National Pollinator Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Ramesh Sagili, who serves as an associate professor at Oregon State University.
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Celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the Morrill Act
The following is an excerpt from the dissertation, “The Purpose and Value of Agricultural Experiment Stations Today: A Perception Study of the Directors of State Agricultural Experiment Stations” by Lori Tyler Gula, Ph.D. (University…
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National Dairy Month Profile: Dr. Janos Zempleni
In celebration of National Dairy Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Janos Zempleni.
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National Pollinator Month Profile: Dr. Anahí Espíndola
In celebration of National Pollinator Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Anahí Espíndola. Dr. Espíndola serves as an assistant professor in the Department of…
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National Pollinator Month Profile: Dr. Andony Melathopoulos
In celebration of National Pollinator Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Andony Melathopoulos. Dr. Melathopoulos serves as an Extension pollinator specialist for…
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National Dairy Month Profile: Dr. Li Ma
In celebration of National Dairy Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Li Ma.
