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USDA Announces Commitment to Strengthen Hispanic-serving Higher Education Institutions
The USDA announced a $12 million investment to Hispanic-serving Institutions of higher education. Image courtesy of Getty Images. This press release was first published on the usda.gov website. WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2021 –…
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USDA Announces More Than $146M Investment in Sustainable Agricultural Research
Image courtesy of Adobe Stock. WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2021 (Original release published at usda.gov) – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today an investment of more than $146 million in…
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NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
Worker wearing mask and protective wear opening barrels while working at food factory. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock.KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 29, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and…
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NIFA Invests $30M to Help Boost Organic Farming and Ranching
Farmer carrying basket of organic vegetables. Image courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an…
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USDA Invests $69 Million to Support Critical Food and Nutrition Security Needs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of $69 million to address critical food and nutrition security needs of low-income communities enduring the pandemic, enhance the…
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USDA-NIFA and NSF Invest $220M in Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes
Woman on farm using Artificial Intelligence-based technology. Image courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 29, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)…
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USDA Invests Over $21.8M to Build Agricultural Capacity at HBCUs in the Nation’s Land-grant University System
NIFA's 1890 Land-grant Institution Capacity Building Grants program supports researchers such as Dr. Simon Zebelo of University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, to develop innovative solutions that address agricultural challenges. Photo by…
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NIFA Invests Over $7M to Support Research Innovations and Workforce Development at Agricultural Colleges
University of Tennessee, Martin, received a $299,947 NIFA grant for a forage nutrition lab to build capacity for forage and animal science. Photo courtesy of University of Tennessee. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 21, 2021 – The U.S…
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NIFA Invests $6.2M to Prepare More Teachers in Food and Ag Science
Teaching agriculture to school children. Courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 7, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of …
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NIFA Invests $14M in Animal Health and Disease Research
Veterinarian examining a colt on a ranch. Image courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 7, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an…
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NIFA Invests Over $1.1M to Develop Commercial Innovations for Food Science and Nutrition
One of 11 awardees, Stixfresh USA, Inc., will test safe, natural essential-oil based formulas to learn their effectiveness in suppressing microbial spoilage of fresh fruit. Image courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 30,…
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NIFA Invests Over $5.4M in Bioprocessing, Bioengineering, Biofuels and Biobased Products Research
NIFA invests over $5.4 million in bioprocessing and bioengineering to fund projects aiming to stimulate new trade opportunities for the U.S. bioeconomy. Image courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 30, 2021 – The U.S…
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NIFA Awards Over $19M in Scholarships for Undergraduates at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions
NIFA invests $19 million in 1890 Land-grant Institutions to stimulate interest in food and agricultural careers. Image courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 11, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
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NIFA Invests $7M in Digital Agriculture Technologies
Aerial view of green field; image courtesy of Gabriele Tirelli. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 2, 2021 – To propel Midwest farming practices to the next generation of digital agriculture technologies, the National Science Foundation’s…
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NIFA Invests $14.5M in Economics, Markets, Trade, Environmental and Natural Resources
Large wheel irrigation system on western farm; image courtesy of Getty Images KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 19, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invested $14.5 million in…
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NIFA Invests Over $2.3M for Small Business Innovation Research
A bee gathers pollen from a blueberry bush, courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 18, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment…
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USDA Awards $5.76 Million in Support of Four Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 12, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of $5.76 million for four 1890 Centers of Excellence grants to 1890 land…
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USDA-NIFA, CDC and Cooperative Extension Team Up for Vaccine Education in Rural America
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 12, 2021 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently provided $9.95 million in funding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support an…
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NIFA Invests $17.2M for Ag Education and Workforce Development
Woman operating drone over agricultural field, courtesy of Adobe Stock. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of …
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NIFA Invests Over $8.65M for Plant Breeding
Lab worker holding beaker containing plant. Courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 26, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invested over $8.65 million in 22…
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NIFA Invests Over $14.3M for Ag Workforce Training and Rural Economic Development
Farming instructor with apprentice in agricultural field. Courtesy of Adobe Stock. KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 12, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded $9.44…
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NIFA Invests Over $9.5M for Food, Nutrition, and Human Health Promotion
Scientist looks at food genetic sequence on laptop. Courtesy of Adobe Stock. KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 9, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded $5.82…
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NIFA Invests $10.77M in Agricultural Animal Reproduction, Welfare and Wellbeing Research
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 8, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded $6.72 million in funding for 15 grants to enhance animal reproduction, and $4.05 million in…
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NIFA Invests $15.5M in Food and Agriculture Cyberinformatics Tools to Boost Agricultural Production
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invested a total of $15M in two key programs awarded through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative …
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NIFA Invests Over $8.5 Million in Critical Research and Extension to Address Urgent Needs in Agriculture
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded over $8.5 million in funding for 29 research and Extension grants that will advance…
