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NIFA-Funded Projects Advance U.S. Animal Welfare
Animal agriculture is a significant portion of the United States agriculture. According to USDA’s Economic Research Services, farmers’ sales of livestock, dairy, and poultry account for over half of U.S. agricultural cash receipts. …
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Dr. Carol Benesh Inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
Dr. Carol Benesh will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for her lifetime achievement and contributions to 4-H. Honored by USDA NIFA, Benesh is one of 16 to be inducted during the ceremony at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at…
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USDA Nutrition Programs Work to Reduce Hunger and Improve Healthy Food Access
Across the United States, there are parents and children in urban, rural and tribal areas who need improved access to healthy foods.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Profile: Ashlee Linares-Gaffer
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting Ashlee Linares-Gaffer who serves as an associate professor of practice at the University of Arizona College of…
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The Power of Young Voices in Nutrition Security
Ahead of this year's National 4-H Week October 2-8, a group of 4-H participants from across the nation has developed a vision of how USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) can better integrate young voices into its…
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Dr. Robert J. Jones to Deliver 2022 William H. Hatch Memorial Lecture
Acting National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Director Dr. Dionne Toombs has announced that Dr. Robert J. Jones, chancellor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has been selected to deliver the 2022 William H. Hatch…
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New AFRI Priority Area Supports Rapid Response to Extreme Weather, Other Disasters
September is National Preparedness Month, and it is a time for individuals, families, communities and businesses to reflect on their own readiness for disasters and emergencies — and to take the necessary steps to prepare for them. …
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NIFA-Funded Projects Advance Organic Agriculture in U.S.
For both consumers and producers, organic agriculture in the United States has continued to follow a strong upward trend.
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Fall in Love with Autumn’s Harvest
Today marks the start of autumn, a season marked by shorter days, cooler weather and the color of leaves turning into a palette of deep reds and oranges. And autumn wouldn’t be autumn without apples, pumpkins, squash and corn. With…
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State of Success: Virginia
To celebrate National Virginia Day on Sept. 14, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station.
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Study Reveals Agriculture-Related Injuries More Numerous than Previously Known
This story originally appeared on the Penn State website and is reprinted with permission. This week is National Farm Safety and Health Week. The 2019 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural…
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Georgia Extension Supporting County Governments and Poultry Industry
Georgia ranks as the top poultry production state in the nation. The industry employs more than 88,000 in the state and generates more than $4.3 billion in farm gate value and an overall annual economic impact to the state of…
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Celebrating National Hispanic-serving Institutions Week
This week is National Hispanic-serving Institutions Week, an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic-serving Institutions that serve a critical role in improving access to education and advancing equity to underserved students.
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The Benefits of International Collaboration and Global Engagement
International collaboration is extremely important for the future of agriculture within our country and around the world. Solutions developed by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)-funded researchers at Land-grant…
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State of Success: New Hampshire
To celebrate National New Hampshire Day Sept. 7, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
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Particulate Matter Affecting Air, Water and Soil Quality
The availability and transport of nutrients, greenhouse gases and toxic contaminants in agricultural systems depends on interactions with particulate matter (such as organic matter, silt, clay, microbes and nanoparticles). These…
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USDA NIFA Preparing Next Generation of Agricultural Workforce
Happy Labor Day! Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the holiday is rooted in the late 19th…
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Supporting Wildlife Through Conservation and Management
September 4 marks National Wildlife Day. Across the nation, Land-grant Universities are working to support wildlife through conservation and management. Learn more about some of these NIFA-supported projects below.
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Celebrating the Second Morrill Act of 1890
On Aug. 30, 1890, Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States, signed the Second Morrill Act of 1890 into law.
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Capacity-building Grants Program Sees 25 Years of Impact at 1890 LGUs
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) partners with a system of 19 universities known collectively as 1890 Land-grant Universities (LGUs) to provide agricultural research, Extension, and education programs. …
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NIFA Programs Work to Increase Food and Nutrition Security
Food insecurity creates enormous strain on worker productivity, healthcare spending, and military readiness. It disproportionately impacts racial/ethnic minority populations, lower income populations, and rural and remote…
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State of Success: Maryland
To celebrate National Maryland Day Aug. 24, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the University of Maryland (UMD). In the following interview with…
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Multistate Research Efforts Benefit the Humble Potato
Potatoes are the most widely grown and consumed vegetable in the United States. Potatoes’ popularity is a result of their versatility and affordability, as well as being a tasty and nutrient-dense food choice. In 2020, U.S…
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World Honey Bee Day Profile: Dr. Esmaeil Amiri
In celebration of World Honey Bee Day, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting researcher Dr. Esmaeil Amiri, assistant professor at Mississippi State University’s Delta Research and Extension Center. …
