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NIFA Invests $180K in Response to Extreme Weather Events Across the U.S. (AFRI A1712)
NIFA has funded an Inquiring Systems, Inc. project related to flooding incidents.
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Protecting Our Water
Water continues to be one of the most critical challenges facing agriculture and communities.
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Number of AFRI FY 2024 Commodity Board Co-Funding Topics Breaks Record; Expands Focus on Nutrition
Ten commodity boards have submitted 21 topics for proposed research accepting applications through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), NIFA’s flagship competitive grants program.
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NIFA Publishes Report on Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program
Since 2010, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) has served the needs of food animal veterinarians and stakeholders in animal agriculture across the nation by…
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Helpful Hints to Understanding NIFA’s Funding Opportunities
New to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) funding opportunities? Or maybe you’ve been a NIFA grant recipient before. Either way, NIFA has online resources available for potential applicants to our programs. …
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The Year of the Periodical Cicadas
Depending on where you live, this spring you might hear a constant buzzing chorus from a particular insect—the periodical cicadas are emerging.
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Exploring Ag Biotech Careers with University of Connecticut 4-H
Developing professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields is critical to ensuring a continuing pipeline to support the agricultural, food, and renewable natural resources sectors of the U.S. economy…
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Breeding Food Crops for The Future
Plant diseases, insects and a changing climate pose ongoing challenges to food crop producers.
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Research, Education and Extension Efforts Improve Livestock Health
Animal agriculture comprises a large portion of U.S. agriculture. Livestock, including poultry, comprise about 48 percent of all U.S. agricultural value according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture. In 2022, livestock value totaled $262…
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U.S. - Ireland R&D Partnership Aims to Solve Critical Agricultural Issues
In 2006, the United States, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland launched a research and development partnership to accelerate economic development and cooperation across borders by encouraging trilateral research collaboration. In…
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Fort Valley State University Project Is Building Reproductive Technology Capacities
Both goats and sheep which are small ruminants have potential for meat and milk production to help feed a growing world population.
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Students Growing from Learning to Leading
Recently, students from 17 academic institutions traveled from more than 10 states and Insular Areas to Washington, D.C. to participate in a three-day program as part of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s from Learning…
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USDA's Complete Guide to Home Canning
As gardening season begins, people may already be wondering how to manage their garden's bounty. Don’t know what to do with all your tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, apples, pears, plums and grapes from your garden and fruit trees? Have…
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Leading A USDA Agency With Passion and Purpose
As we conclude Black History Month and recognize the beginning of historic contributions of women’s accomplishments across the nation, we highlight the first Black female associate directors at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
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Continuing Battle Against Invasive Species
What do feral hogs, leafy spurge, brown marmorated stink bugs and sea lamprey all have in common? They are all invasives species.
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NIFA Celebrates Climate Hubs for 10 Years of Helping Farmers, Ranchers and Forest Landowners Enhance Climate Resilience
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the USDA Climate Hubs, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is celebrating accomplishments from the first decade of this pioneering network.
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New SARE Publication Supports Urban Agriculture
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports research, education and Extension efforts throughout the nation that are leading to the creation of more and better market opportunities for farmers and producers, including those…
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are a critical component of our national economy and the global economy as well. A significant gender gap persists in STEM disciplines all over the world.
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NIFA Invests $5M in NSF Collaboration to Increase Food and Nutrition Security
NIFA is collaborating with the NSF’s Convergence Accelerator program in contributing $5 million to fund a Phase II award in the program's Track J.
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NIFA Invests $600K in Response to Extreme Weather Events Across the U.S. (A1712)
NIFA has funded a University of Hawaii project and a Sustainable Molokai project related to the Maui wildfire.
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GusNIP Awards First Funding to U.S. Insular Areas
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) is increasing the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers, in turn improving the health and nutrition of participating households. For the first time since its…
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NIFA Invests $4.45M in Tribal Colleges Research
The 1994 Land-grant Universities (LGUs) often serve as the primary institution of scientific inquiry, knowledge and learning for reservation communities.
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NIFA Awards Nearly $1M for Environmental Justice (A1641)
Seeks to advance understanding of environmental justice in the context of injustices affecting food and agriculture, local natural resources, and rural economy.
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Embracing 2024 and Beyond: A Call to Listen, Learn and Do
As I reflect upon my career over the past 15 years in the agriculture sector and Cooperative Extension, I find immense satisfaction in being a servant leader with USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) as we address the…
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NIFA Invests $391K in Response to Extreme Weather Events Across the U.S. (A1712)
NIFA has funded, through Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems, a Hawaii Public Health Institute project.