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Improving Drainage Management on Agricultural Lands
August 10, 2022
A team of 22 Land-grant University researchers are working with USDA scientists and industry partners to develop new technologies and strategies that improve drainage.
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Farmers Markets Bring Bounty to Tables Across the Country
August 8, 2022
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
August 5, 2022
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 with liver disease, diabetes or a weakened immune system.
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State of Success: Georgia
August 3, 2022
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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Bioproduct Pilot Program Seeks to Boost Economic Development in Rural America
August 10, 2022
NIFA’s Bioproduct Pilot Program (BPP) is a new program created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This crucial program seeks to study the benefits of using materials derived from covered agricultural commodities for the manufacture of construction and consumer products.
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Protecting the Environment via Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry
July 28, 2022
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 environment and natural resources via climate smart agriculture and forestry.
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Highlighting NIFA’s Efforts on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 26, 2022
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’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is committed to ensuring its programs are inclusive and provide equal opportunities for all.
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Make Your Summer Picnics Shine
July 20, 2022
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 create more and better markets for producers and consumers and tackle food and nutrition insecurity and safety can help your family picnic become a favorite summer activity.
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We All Scream for Ice Cream Day
July 15, 2022
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! At the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, we certainly believe National Ice Cream Day is worth celebrating! The agency is proud to support research that serves the U.S. dairy industry.
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Wild Blueberries—The Maine Event
July 14, 2022
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 farmers manage 36,000 acres of commercial wild blueberry land in Maine.
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What is a Schedule A?
July 13, 2022
Schedule A refers to a special hiring authority that gives federal agencies an optional, and potentially quicker, way to hire individuals with disabilities. Applying under Schedule A offers an exception to the traditional competitive hiring process. You can apply for jobs using Schedule A if you are a person with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability or a psychiatric disability.
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Technology Transforming Forest Management
July 12, 2022
Supported by funding from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Purdue launched the Integrated Digital Forestry Initiative (iDiF). The initiative’s goal is to develop digital forestry tools to save time, money and achieve a deeper understanding of a vital natural resource.
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Cooperative Extension Grows People and Communities
July 1, 2022
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
June 30, 2022
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
June 30, 2022
Celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Morrill Act with USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and its history.
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National Dairy Month Profile: Dr. Janos Zempleni
June 29, 2022
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: Amy Vu
June 28, 2022
In celebration of National Pollinator Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded Extension Specialist Amy Vu.
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National Pollinator Month Profile: Dr. Anahí Espíndola
June 27, 2022
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 Entomology at University of Maryland (UMD).
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National Pollinator Month Profile: Dr. Andony Melathopoulos
June 24, 2022
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 Oregon State University.
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Mango Magic
June 22, 2022
June is National Mango Month. In this video, learn about tropical fruits grown in Florida that you might not have heard of before from University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Tropical Fruit Specialist Dr. Jonathan Crane.
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National Dairy Month Profile: Dr. Li Ma
June 22, 2022
In celebration of National Dairy Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Li Ma.
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Pollination—Day or Night
June 21, 2022
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports pollinator research in a variety of ways including through competitive grants and capacity funding.
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School’s Out for Summer
June 21, 2022
It’s the first day of summer, and through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture funding, 4-H and youth development programs across the nation are providing youth with the opportunity to stay busy and learn while away from school.
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Celebrating Juneteenth with Dr. Misty Blue-Terry
June 17, 2022
USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is celebrating Juneteenth by highlighting Dr. Misty Blue-Terry who serves as 4-H science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) specialist at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University.
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Celebrating Juneteenth with Shaun Francis
June 16, 2022
USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is celebrating Juneteenth by highlighting Shaun Francis who serves as an Extension horticulture specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.