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State of Success: Illinois

To celebrate National Illinois Day on December 7, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the University of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station. …

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Land-grant Universities Helping Solve Needs of Specialty Crop Industries

The Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) promotes collaboration, open communication, the exchange of information and the development of resources that accelerate application of scientific discovery and technology to solving needs…

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NIFA, APLU & Cooperative Extension Award Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity

Recognizing visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and Cooperative Extension announced the…

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State of Success: Mississippi

To celebrate National Mississippi Day on November 30, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the Mississippi State University’s Agricultural and…

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Enhancing Pepper Production in the U.S.

Bell peppers consistently rank as one of the most popular vegetables eaten in the United States. Other peppers including sweet types, and spicy ones such as green chiles are popular as well. According to USDA’s National…

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Land-grant Universities Help Educate Public about Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections have been recognized globally as a significant threat to public health. In response to this crisis, wide-ranging research efforts are underway into the mechanisms of AMR development, AMR control…

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Land-grant Universities Make Thanksgiving Dinner More Delicious

As you sit down with family and friends this Thanksgiving, you may not realize how key our nation’s Land-grant Universities are to making sure you have a bounty of food to enjoy. Since 1887, researchers at these public institutions…

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Helping Keep Fisheries Healthy and Productive

November 21 is World Fisheries Day, a day that highlights the critical importance of healthy ocean, river and lake ecosystems and sustainable stocks of fisheries worldwide. With support from USDA’s National Institute of Food and…

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NIFA-funded Project Brings COVID-19 Education, Vaccines to Rural Dairy Farms

On the third Thursday of every November, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recognizes National Rural Health Day by sharing stories about the community-minded and determined spirit that prevails in rural America,…

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State of Success: Indiana

To celebrate National Indiana Day on November 16, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by Purdue University’s College of Agriculture.

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USDA Excellence in Research Awards Presented at Recent APLU Meeting

The Experiment Station Section (ESS), a unit of The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ (APLU) Commission on Food, Environment, and Renewable Resources, Board on Agriculture Assembly, recently recognized individuals and…

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Promoting Philanthropy through 4-H

November 15 is National Philanthropy Day, which celebrates individuals and organizations that give back to the community. 4-H is committed to delivering high-quality, positive youth development.

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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Each year, the week before Thanksgiving is designated Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week with the intention to educate the public, draw attention to the problem of poverty, and build up the base of volunteers and supporters for…

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State of Success: Louisiana

To celebrate National Louisiana Day on November 9, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU…

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NIFA Supports Veterans as They Explore Agriculture, Farming and Ranching

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has a proud history of supporting military members, Veterans, and military families both in and out of the agency through numerous programs and services.

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Are You Hungry? Today is National Sandwich Day!

November 3 is National Sandwich Day, a day to celebrate the beloved meal of meats, cheeses and veggies (or more) stacked between slices of bread.

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Land-grant University Research Benefits Fisheries and Aquaculture

Salmon, shrimp, catfish and other fish provide a significant source of protein, economic activity and recreation, but the nation’s fisheries and aquaculture industries face numerous challenges.

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NIFA Working Group Launched to Recommend New Grants Management System

As we kickoff FY 2023, NIFA is embarking on a Grants Modernization Initiative to transform our grants management systems, processes, and policies. Two of our critical grants management systems, CREEMS and ezFedGrants, are nearing the…

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How About Them Apples? Celebrating National Apple Month

October is National Apple Month. With a history dating back to the early 20th century, and marked annually since 1973, National Apple Month is a celebration of one of the nation’s most popular fruits.

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NIFA Celebrates Hall of Fame and Partnership Awards Recipients

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently hosted a celebration honoring the recipients of its NIFA Partnership Awards and Hall of Fame inductees. The COVID-19 Pandemic disrupted agency operations for several years, so…

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Working to Reduce Food Insecurity

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, millions of people around the world cannot afford a healthy diet, putting them at high risk of food insecurity and malnutrition. But ending hunger isn’t only…

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Food Safety on the Farm

More than ever, consumers are going to the source for their food. In 2020, farmers produced and sold $9 billion of local edible food commodities directly to consumers, retailers, institutions and intermediaries. Direct farm sales of…

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Learn How NIFA Supports Indigenous Peoples

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture administers several grant-making programs aimed at uplifting and advancing 1994 Land-grant Institutions. Not only do these programs fund research and Extension to support Tribal…

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Hispanic Heritage Month Profile: Germán Sandoya Miranda

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting Dr. Germán Sandoya Miranda who serves as an assistant professor of plant breeding and genetics for the University of…

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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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