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NIFA Invests Over $8.5 Million in Critical Research and Extension to Address Urgent Needs in Agriculture
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded over $8.5 million in funding for 29 research and Extension grants that will advance…
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NIFA’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program: Helping Consumers Maximize, and Safely Serve and Store the Food They Have
During the current pandemic, nutrition security has taken center stage. Families are struggling to put healthy food on the table. In these uncertain times, it’s important for communities to have the resources they need to help feed and…
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Modeling and Training to Enhance Resilience of the U.S. Food System to COVID-19 Labor Shortages
Funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, a team of Cornell University researchers, partnering with startup iFoodDecisionSciences (iFoodDS), is conducting a project to model the spread of COVID-19 and to identify…
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Ensuring Meat Processing Safety in These Challenging Times
With the rampant spread of COVID-19 among meat processing plant workers, the meat industry continues to face serious issues. The prevalence of the virus has led to meat processing- and packaging-plant closures. It has created…
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Celebrating the Agricultural Impacts of 1890 Land-grant Universities
USDA has a long history of investing in and supporting our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890, these 19 HBCUs, along with the two HBCU land-grant universities…
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Keeping Food Safe from Farm to Table
During these challenging times, it's especially important to know that we have a safe and strong food supply. Here's what scientists and Cooperative Extension experts at North Carolina State University are doing to help.
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The “Pathways to Success” Program
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states, “Diversity recognizes and respects differences in culture, ethnicity, age, gender, race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, politics and socioeconomic characteristics.”…
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Highlighting NIFA’s 2020 Successes
This week marks a pivotal point in our nation’s fight against a pandemic. It also exemplifies how science helped mankind’s triumph over a virus.
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The Science Behind Your Traditional Holiday Meal
Holidays are traditionally a time to focus on family, friends and food. This year, as Americans navigate this unprecedented holiday season, many are turning to the kitchen to cook up expressions of love and care.
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Employment Outlook is Promising for New College Graduates in Agriculture
This is a joint press release with Purdue University College of Agriculture. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., December 9, 2020 – A new report, released today by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Purdue University,…
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NIFA Funds Tribal Programs to Support Learning, Health & Opportunity
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funds programs that promote learning, opportunities and health in Tribal communities. The total amount NIFA invested in all Tribal programs in FY 2020 was approximately $28…
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NIFA Awards Over $16M for Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II
KANSAS CITY, Mo., November 19, 2020 – Today USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded over $16 million in FY 2020 grants for 29 projects in the Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR), Phase II. …
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USDA-NIFA Invests Over $10.5 Million to Support Educators, 4-H, and Others in Workforce Training During Pandemic
KANSAS CITY, MO, November 12, 2020 – USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) today announced an investment of more than $10.5 million to support educators at technical schools, community and junior colleges,…
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NIFA Funds Disaster Response Efforts
Did you know the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) provides funding to mitigate the impact of disasters through Cooperative Extension programming? It’s true.
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NIFA’s Food Safety Programs Help Consumers Stay Safe
Do you remember the last time you got sick from eating something that “didn’t agree with you?” It’s likely you or someone you know has experienced food poisoning. It’s not fun!
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USDA-NIFA Tackles Harmful Citrus Disease with $45M in Research Grants
KANSAS CITY, October 21, 2020 — USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded 12 grants totaling over $45 million for research to combat Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening disease. …
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NIFA’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program
Many opportunities exist in farming and ranching in America, yet beginning farmers and ranchers have unique needs for education, training, technical assistance, and outreach.
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USDA, Cooperative Extension & APLU Award 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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NIFA Invests Over $7 Million in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Other Cyberinformatics Research
KANSAS CITY, MO, September 30, 2020 – USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded 12 grants totaling over $7 million to initiate research on big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and…
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NIFA Invests More Than $53 Million to Help U.S. Farmers Prosper
KANSAS CITY, September 24, 2020 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grant investments of more than $53 million across three unique programs for U.S. farmers, ranchers…
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USDA-NIFA Grants Nearly $14 Million for Rapid Response to Help U.S. Universities Find Scientific Solutions Amid Pandemic
KANSAS CITY, MO, September 9, 2020 – To keep science discovery, innovation, and education moving forward, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) developed a series of COVID-19 Rapid Response funding opportunities…
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Automation Helps Solve Specialty Crop Challenges
With support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Multistate Research Fund, researchers at 17 land-grant universities are working together to develop automated systems that work well for labor-intensive specialty crops…
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USDA-NIFA and NSF Establish Nationwide Network of Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes
KANSAS CITY, MO (August 26, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National Science Foundation announced today they are establishing seven new artificial intelligence institutes…
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Research on Regulatory Policy Impacting Low-Moisture Food Safety
Nut products. Spices. Pet food. Breakfast cereals.
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Innovative Grant Opportunities Level the Field for New Scientists, Small and Minority-Serving Institutions
KANSAS CITY, MO, July 23, 2020 – A new opportunity introduced today by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will help plant seeds of success for early-career researchers. Through the USDA-NIFA Agriculture and Food…
