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NIFA Hemp Research is Building Foundational Knowledge, Exploring New Frontiers
While the sheer scope of what we have yet to learn about industrial hemp might seem daunting, an army of researchers across the United States is taking up the challenge.
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National Volunteer Month Spotlight: Dr. Maurice Smith
April is recognized as National Volunteer Month and serves as a time to honor volunteers who are positively impacting their communities. The following is an interview with Dr. Maurice Smith, USDA’s National Institute of Food and…
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Master Gardener and Other Extension Efforts Boost Food Security
Millions of Americans face food insecurity. While the overall food insecurity in the country stands at about 10.5 percent, households with children have a substantially higher rate of food insecurity—almost 15 percent—than those…
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NIFA Celebrates Financial Capability Month
Since 2003, April has been designated National Financial Capability Month, with the goal of educating consumers about finances and helping them improve their personal and household financial stability.
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Combining Methods to Better Managing Pests
Just as elsewhere in nature, agricultural pests often find a way to overcome the obstacles laid in front of them.
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National Beer Day: Brewing Up Markets for Spent Grain
Americans brew and drink a lot of beer. Approximately 202 million barrels of beer are produced domestically per year. That alcohol requires fermentable sugars, which come predominantly from malted barley.
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NIFA Celebrates World Health Day
The health of animals, people and the environment are closely intertwined. This core belief about the connectedness of human and environmental well-being forms the basis of USDA’s One Health initiative, uniting efforts across…
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Highlighting the Impact of Volunteers
Within the 4-H community there is a network of over 500,000 volunteers helping support and mentor six million 4-H’ers, according to the 4-H website. These volunteers play a vital role in helping grow the next generation of leaders. …
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Master Gardeners by the Numbers
For almost 50 years, Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) have educated millions about sustainable and environmentally friendly garden practices. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) provides crucial support to the…
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Wildlife Habitat Education Program: Fostering Future Stewards of Natural Resources
For more than 40 years, the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) has been fostering future stewards of the nation’s abundant natural resources. WHEP is a 4-H and FFA youth natural resource program dedicated to teaching wildlife…
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Marion Simon
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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NIFA-Funded Research Helps Farmers, Ranchers Thrive
America’s farmers and farmworkers feed and fuel the nation. These essential workers play an important role in our nation’s food security and economy. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported around 2…
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Jacqueline Nolting
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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Evolving the National Reporting System
After five years of hard work, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) launched the integrated National Reporting System (NRS) last year.
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Community Foods Projects Improving National Food Security
When a community has a voice in food system decisions, and food markets fully benefit the community, food and nutrition security increases and agriculture becomes a strong economic stimulus.
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Racheal McKinney
Get to know Dr. Racheal McKinney who is a recipient of NIFA’s FY2021 Veterinary Services Grant Program – Rural Practice Enhancement. Dr. McKinney is a veterinarian at Urban Livestock and Equine Veterinary Services in San Tan Valley,…
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How NIFA Supports Nation’s Farmers and Ranchers
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) works to ensure the long-term sustainability and viability of agriculture in our nation. We provide visionary leadership and vital funding for programs that advance agriculture…
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Lorrene Ritchie
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. Get to know Dr. Lorrene Ritchie, inaugural director of the…
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Celebrate Spring!
As we toss off the dark days of winter, we’re celebrating the return of warmth and daylight by highlighting Land-grant University partners that contribute to the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. USDA’s…
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NIFA Funds Battle Against Plant Destroyer Pathogen
Phytophthora means “plant destroyer,” and this group of pathogens does billions of dollars in damage each year. Phytophthora species cause root rot, stem rot and leaf blight diseases in many plant species, including horticultural crops…
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Cheers to a Growing Craft Beer Industry
Agriculture may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the craft beer industry, but perhaps it should be. The hop plant is a vital ingredient in every beer on the market, with U.S. hop yield increasing 130 pounds…
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We’ve Been Renovating
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) digital home looks a little different. NIFA’s team has been working to modernize our website and improve our visitor’s experience.
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Tashara Leak
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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EFNEP: Over 50 Years of Nutrition Education
Launched in 1969, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is the nation’s first nutrition education program for low-income populations and remains at the forefront of…
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On National Pi Day, Celebrate Extension’s STEM Efforts
In 1970, women made up 38% of the U.S. workforces and 8% of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals. By 2019, women in STEM had increased to 27%, with women accounting for 48% of the U.S. workforce,…
