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NIFA Invests $600K in Response to Hurricane Helene Flooding
NIFA has funded — through the Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems program — two projects that address concerns related to flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
Land-grant Universities Support U.S. Beef Production
The United States is the world's largest producer of high-quality beef, which is primarily grass-fed and grain-finished, with increasing opportunities for grass-finishing, for domestic and export use. Both cow-calf and cattle feeding…
Extension Disaster Education Network Provides Crucial Resources Across Nation
Some states across the nation are dealing with recent disasters while others are continuing recovery efforts from earlier disasters.
Silvopasture: A Sustainable Path to More Food, Healthy Forests, and Stronger Farms
Across the country, researchers, farmers and forestry experts are embracing a simple idea with big impacts: raising animals in forests. It’s called silvopasture—a practice that combines trees, forages and livestock on the same land…
NIFA Strengthens Agriculture Education in the K-12 Classroom
Addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century begins with engaging young learners. To sustain a fruitful food and agricultural system, school curricula must teach core concepts through an agriculture lens.
Protective Clothing for Wildland Firefighters
Wildland fires result in massive losses of life and property each year. As wildland fires increase in frequency and intensity, firefighters are experiencing more injuries and fatalities.
Eastern White Pine Health Issues
The eastern white pine tree is a crucial ecological and economic component of forests in the eastern U.S.
NIFA-Funded Researchers Aim to Boost Herb Production in Controlled Environments
The demand for culinary herbs is growing rapidly in the United States, increasing by up to 10 % annually. However, field production is concentrated in California, Hawaii and Florida, leaving herb availability vulnerable to climate…
USDA Announces Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as NIFA Director
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Notice: Funding Opportunities Under Review
All NIFA Requests for Applications are currently under review. Check back for updates or subscribe to NIFA Funding Opportunities for email updates as they happen.
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…
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.
1890 Extension Programs Improving Health and Well-being
Cooperative Extension at the 1890 Land-grant Universities is changing lives and connecting people through its educational outreach efforts.
Alert: Stakeholders Affected by California Wildfires Encouraged to Contact NIFA Staff
In light of the recent events surrounding the California wildfires, NIFA and the U.S. government are providing the below resources to stakeholders. These resources can help the public understand the dangers of the disaster, apply for…
Alerta: Se anima a las partes interesadas afectadas por los incendios forestales de California a ponerse en contacto con el personal del NIFA
Ante los recientes acontecimientos en torno a los incendios forestales de California, el Instituto Nacional de Alimentos y Agricultura (NIFA, en inglés) y el gobierno de EE. UU. están proporcionando los siguientes recursos a las…
NIFA Invests $1.8M in Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events (A1712)
NIFA has funded — through the Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems program — seven projects that address concerns related to extreme heat, wildfire, or flooding due to events like Hurricane…
New Year Reflection
As a new year begins, I want to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful accomplishments NIFA and our partners and stakeholders achieved in 2024. Innovation and collaboration have been instrumental in advancing our shared…
Scientists are Learning How to Help Tomatoes Beat the Heat
With support from USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, researchers at Brown University have identified the specific characteristics that contribute to the heat tolerance of certain tomato types. This breakthrough…
USDA Delivers on Promise to Expand Access to Nutrition Resources in Underserved Communities by Funding Three New Nutrition Hubs
USDA today announced a $4.5 million investment to create three additional USDA Nutrition Hubs.
Children’s Healthy Living Project Growing Nutrition Professionals Across the Pacific
Prioritizing nutrition security and growing a diverse agricultural workforce are two goals of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Land-grant Programs Strengthen Local Food Systems
Investments that support access to safe, healthy, affordable food benefit everyone. Creating new opportunities for local and regional foods is a crucial element in developing stronger food systems.
NextGen Students Represent the U.S. at G7 Agri-Young Hackathon in Italy
Three college students and one faculty member supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) NextGen program attended the 2024 G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture in Syracuse, Italy. The delegation…
NIFA Invests $300K in Response to Extreme Weather Events Across the U.S. (AFRI 1712)
NIFA has funded — through the Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems program — one University of Nebraska–Lincoln project related to straight-line winds, large hail and tornadoes.
USDA Announces 2024 National Teaching Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) honored four public university faculty with national teaching awards recognizing excellence in agricultural…
Committee on Controlled Environment Technology and Use Wins 2024 agInnovation Excellence in Multistate Research Award
At the recent annual meeting of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), agInnovation (a unit of the APLU Commission on Food, Environment and Renewable Resources) presented the 2024 Excellence in Multistate…
