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University of Nebraska Continues to Assist with 2019 Flooding Recovery
When the COVID-19 pandemic descended on the world in March 2020, Nebraska and its neighboring states already had been reeling for a year from a previous, record-setting, climate disaster.
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NIFA Invests Nearly $18M for Small Business-Led Innovations
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 13, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced that it is doubling down on its small business innovation investments, extending almost …
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Nebraska Faculty Lead National Cover Crop Course
With a lot of time, planning, collaboration with other institutions and a $10 million NIFA Coordinated Agricultural Project grant, an idea from two University of Nebraska professors became a reality and they were able to offer a cover…
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Genomics-Assisted Breeding Tools Improving, Gaining Users and Uses
Thanks to the development and adoption of specialized computational tools, the past several years have seen major advancements in the breeding of “polyploid plants” — plants with more than two sets of chromosomes in their cells.
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USDA-NIFA Invests Over $5M in Human Chronic Disease Prevention
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 17, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $5 million to support projects that impact diet, nutrition and chronic…
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How Toddler-Mother Attachment Impacts Adolescent Brain and Behavior
Interpersonal trust is a crucial component of healthy relationships. When we interact with strangers, we quickly gauge whether we can trust them. And those important social skills may be shaped by our earliest relationship with…
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USDA-NIFA Invests Over $13M in Treating, Eradicating Livestock Diseases
Media contact: NIFA Director of Communications Faith Peppers, faith.peppers@usda.gov, (816) 745-0959 KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today…
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NIFA Celebrates Women's History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting leading women helping advance agriculture-related sciences.
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USDA Announces American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment to Benefit Underserved Farmers, Ranchers and Forest Landowners
This press release was first published at usda.gov. (Media contact: USDA Office of Communications, press@usda.gov) WASHINGTON, March 9, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it is accepting grant applications…
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USDA-NIFA Invests Over $15M in Agricultural Economics and Rural Communities
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 2, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $15 million to support building new and better markets for U.S…
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NIFA-Funded Program to Integrate Indigenous Perspective into Ag, Science
Matte Wilson, director of the Sicangu Food Sovereignty Initiative, shows off seedlings which will be planted, harvested and then sold at the local farmer’s market. Photo courtesy of South Dakota State University.A NIFA-funded program…
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USDA Commits $215 Million to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain
Department Will Make Available $215 Million for Projects That Will Promote Competition and Increase Resiliency and Create Economic Opportunity in Rural America
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Helping the Honey Bee at the Honey Bee Lab
With support from NIFA, Oregon State University (OSU) Extension researchers are making sure that bees are healthy and thriving. The OSU Honey Bee Lab is estimated to save Oregon's beekeepers about $5 million a year in reduced colony…
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USDA NIFA Invests $16M for Undergraduate Agriculture Research and Extension Experiences
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 23, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today a $16 million investment in agricultural education and workforce development for…
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A Century of Farming: Black Farmers Partner with VSU to Help Family Operation Thrive
Virginia State University has worked with Virginia Cooperative Extension to generate ideas on how to improve the profitability of Black farmers. Although small-scale farms operated by producers of all races have fallen into bankruptcy,…
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Researchers Discover a Unique Bacterial Property, Potential Target for Treating and Diagnosing Lyme Disease
With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA), Virginia Tech researchers have discovered a unique property in the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, making it a…
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Treating Mastitis with Good Bacteria
Since 2009, the U.S. goat industry has experienced a 57% increase in dairy operations, according to USDA’s Animal and Plant Inspection Service. Today, U.S. goat milk sales exceed $90 million. However, like all dairy animals, goats are…
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Building STEM Pathways for Students of Color
A shortage of skilled graduates with science degrees in natural resources exists in the United States, creating a need for the next generation of natural resource scientists. To help meet this need, and to encourage more students of…
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Researchers Reveal Strategies to Help Dairy Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
Dairy farmers in the Northeast facing a warming climate that exacerbates nutrient pollution but lengthens the growing season can reduce the environmental impact of their operations and maximize revenues by double cropping and injecting…
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Destructive Onion Virus Evolving, Spreading
Iris yellow spot virus is continuing to pose a danger to onion crops by evolving and spreading, according to research from Washington State University (WSU) virologists. Named for its original host plant, Iris yellow spot has…
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USDA Invests $9M to Expand Reach and Increase Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices
This release was first published on usda.gov. WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a $9 million investment in new Cooperative Extension and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships to bolster climate…
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Microbe Sneaks Past Tomato Defense System, Advances Evolutionary Battle
When we think of evolution, many of us conjure the lineage from ape to man, a series of incremental changes spanning millions of years. But in some species, evolution happens so quickly we can watch it in real time. That’s the case…
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Incorporating Alfalfa in Forage Systems Could Lead to Environmental Benefits
When implementing grazing management strategies, one of the key tools to success is using temporary fencing technology, courtesy of University of Georgia by Justin Burt. Alfalfa, once a dominant forage in Georgia, is the third-highest…
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USDA, Cooperative Extension & APLU Award Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity
This release was first published on aplu.org. Recognizing visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Cooperative…
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With Modified Mashing Process, Gluten-Free Grains Can Produce Quality Beers
Using a modified, lower temperature mashing procedure to retain enzyme activity, brewers can use malts from gluten-free grains to produce high-quality beers, according to Penn State University researchers who conducted a new…
