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Sowing the Seeds to Educate and Train the Next Generation of Maine’s Aquaculture Workforce
Maine community college students now can enroll in a workforce training program for the aquaculture sector, thanks to the Aquaculture Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways program developed by the Maine Aquaculture…
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USDA 1890 National Scholar Program Recipient Reflects on Experience at NIFA
The USDA 1890 National Scholar Program, a partnership between USDA and the 1890 Land-grant Universities, aims to encourage students at 1890s institutions to pursue food and agriculture career paths. Recipients receive academic aid and…
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Market Research to Guide U.S. Aquaculture Recovery from the Pandemic and Shutdowns
The unprecedented economic shock from the pandemic and the loss of major markets from widespread shutdowns of many restaurants continues to threaten the survival of many U.S. aquaculture businesses.
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Using Genomics Selection to Improve Fillet Yield and Quality in Rainbow Trout
Rainbow trout is the most cultivated cold-water fish in the United States, and muscle fillet is its most valuable product. Increasing fillet yield and improving fillet quality in rainbow trout can improve aquaculture production…
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State of Success: Wisconsin
To celebrate National Wisconsin Day on February 15, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the University of Wisconsin (UW)–Madison College of…
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NIFA Leadership Visits Florida Research Center
A USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) leadership group recently visited the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC). Led by Acting NIFA…
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USDA NIFA-Funded Aquaculture Projects Featured at Aquaculture America 2023
By 2050, global fish consumption will increase nearly 80%, while the total weight of the world’s fish harvest may only double, according to a 2021 Stanford-led study.
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Extension Pioneer: Thomas Monroe Campbell
Thomas Monroe Campbell was a trailblazer of the Cooperative Extension Service, and we honor his achievements during Black History Month 2023.
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NIFA Commemorates 60 Years of the IR-4 Project
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is commemorating 60 years since the beginning of the Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4 Project). Since it was established by Land-grant Universities and the USDA in 1963…
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NIFA Programs Supporting 1890 Institutions, Their Faculty and Students
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is committed to providing the broadest support possible to the 1890 Land-grant Colleges and Universities, their faculty and their students. In Fiscal 2022, NIFA oversaw $212.5…
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Researchers Helping Protect Crops From Pests
Between 20% to 40% of global crop production is lost to pests annually. Each year, plant diseases cost the global economy around $220 billion, and invasive insects around $70 billion, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization…
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OSU Going to Super Bowl LVII with Support from NIFA
Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Tahoma 31 turfgrass has become a staple, not only for lawns such as the U.S. Capitol Lawn in Washington, D.C., but also at major sports venues around the world, from Dodger Stadium and Churchill Downs…
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Multiple NIFA AFRI Recipients Appointed to 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Last month, the United States Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the appointment of 20 nationally recognized nutrition and public health experts to serve on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines…
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NIFA to Hold Listening Session About New Grant Program
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will hold a listening session about a funding opportunity in integrated, collaborative poultry research and technology transfer, the Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program. The…
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State of Success: Florida
To celebrate National Florida Day on January 25, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) highlights the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural…
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New SARE Publication Available to Farmers Seeking Organic Certification
Farmers and ranchers who want to pursue organic certification now have a new publication to help understand USDA National Organic Program requirements and key strategies producers can use to make their three-year transition to organic…
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State of Success: Arkansas
To celebrate National Arkansas Day on January 11, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) highlights the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Arkansas…
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AgrAbility: Cultivating Independence for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
In December 2010, Carey Portell’s life shattered when a drunk driver collided head-on with her vehicle on Route 66, a few miles from her St. James, Missouri, home. She suffered a fractured pelvis, crushed right ankle and dislocated…
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Scaling Up Vegetable Farms for Wholesale Markets
With the popularity of local foods spreading to the largest retailers in the country, many producers now see an opportunity to grow their farms by scaling up and expanding to wholesale markets.
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Reflecting on the Successes of 2022
In 2022, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) continued its growth as a strong, vibrant and agile agency. Even as NIFA worked to enhance existing programs, NIFA professionals managed an influx of new funds…
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State of Success: Maine
To celebrate National Maine Day on December 21, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the University of Maine’s (UMaine) Agricultural and Forest…
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Protecting the Beloved Poinsettia
Native to Central America, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) has become one of the most beloved holiday plants in the United States. With dramatic red bracts and crisp dark green leaves, poinsettia cheers us as the days grow ever…
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NIFA-Funded Researcher Spotlight: Maria Carlota Dao
Dr. Maria Carlota Dao is an assistant professor with the agriculture, nutrition, and food systems department at the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) College of Life Sciences & Agriculture and a scientist with the New Hampshire…
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State of Success: Alabama
To celebrate National Alabama Day on December 14, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by Land-grant Universities throughout the state.
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December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
Each year, December is observed as Worldwide Food Service Safety Month. Created in 1994 by the National Restaurant Association, it is a month designed to revisit standards in the food service industry and their impact on health and…
