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Announcement
Commodity Board Co-funding Topics (AFRI A1811)
USDA NIFA and various commodity boards seek to co-fund research projects that will improve crop production efficiency and advance solutions to critically important problems in U.S. agriculture to increase farmer profitability and…
Announcement
A1103 AFRI Foundational Knowledge of Plant Products FY23
The AFRI Foundational Knowledge of Plant Products (A1103) program supports projects to study the synthesis of plant-derived, high-value chemicals and ingredients for use in foods, pharmaceuticals, and other natural products. The intent…
Blog
NIFA Helps Veterinary Medical Students Repay Loans
In 2022, 89 food animal veterinary practitioners from 29 American Veterinary Medical Association accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine received nearly $9 million in loan repayment benefits from USDA’s National Institute of Food…
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On World Bee Day, Celebrate NIFA-Funded Native American Pollinator Projects
Bees and other pollinators are fundamental for the health of ecosystems and food security. They help maintain biodiversity and ensure the production of nutritious food. However, intensive monoculture production and improper use of…
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Land-grant Universities Support the ‘Queen of Forages’
Globally considered the “Queen of Forages,” alfalfa is the third most valuable field crop in the United States, with an estimated economic value of $8.7 billion a year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistical Service. The…
Announcement
Animal Health and Production and Animal Products: Animal Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics (AFRI A1201)
NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Animal Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics (AFRI A1201) supports research on development of novel quantitative genetic methods, development of national and regional breeding…
Impact
Understanding and Addressing the Stress Faced by the Nation’s Farmers and Ranchers
For the nation’s farming communities, stress-related mental health stands as a significant and growing concern. The demands of farming and ranching are often increased by economic challenges, severe weather and other factors…
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State of Success: National Washington Day
To celebrate National Washington Day on May 10, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by Washington State University (WSU).
Announcement
NIFA Invests Nearly $8M in Regional Innovations for Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry
The purpose of the CAFF program area priority in AFRI’s Foundational and Applied Science program area is to establish an agricultural testbed and demonstration farm for climate-smart agriculture and forestry. The established…
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NIFA Invests $9M in Extension, Education and USDA Climate Hubs Partnership
The A1721 Extension, Education and USDA Climate Hubs Partnership program area priority within AFRI’s Foundational and Applied Science Program supports projects that provide effective, translatable and scalable approaches to address…
Announcement
NIFA Invests Over $13M in Animal Nutrition, Growth and Lactation Program
The AFRI Animal Nutrition, Growth and Lactation Program promotes innovative work in cellular, molecular, genomic and whole-animal aspects of nutrition, growth and lactation. Program priorities focus on: nutrient utilization and…
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Aquaculture Stakeholders Invited to Attend Listening Sessions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Aquaculture National Program 106 and USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) are hosting a series of listening sessions for…
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Michigan State Soil Carbon Stock Research
With support from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), research at the nation’s Land-grant Universities is a critical element to addressing the challenges climate change poses to agriculture. NIFA’s Agriculture and…
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State of Success: National Montana Day
To celebrate National Montana Day on May 3, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by Montana State University (MSU).
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1890 Scholarship Rekindles Mother of Four’s Dream of Finishing College
The 1890 Scholarships Program, which is funded through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, provides scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring and training of undergraduate students at the 1890…
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Land-grant Universities Key in Managing Devastating Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that threatens to destroy North American ash trees following its accidental introduction from Asia in the 1990s. Since then, efforts have been underway to identify the most effective means…
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The Biggest Asset is You
The Utah State University (USU) Extension team created an Ag Wellness Team and mental health training program to combat mental health issues among Utah's ranchers and farmers. Their work was supported by Sustainable…
Announcement
NIFA Invests $6M in Foundation Knowledge of Ag Production Systems
The Foundational Knowledge of Agricultural Production Systems program supports plant research to advance our knowledge for the wide range of agricultural production systems found across the rural-urban continuum, from conventional open…
Blog
Variety Trials Improving Gardens
Gardening has always been popular in the United States, but the last few years have brought millions of new people to gardening. According to the National Gardening Association in 2020, 18 million new gardeners joined the hobby. As we…
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Award-winning Film Highlights Rutgers Efforts to Protect Basil from Blight
When a devastating disease wiped out New Jersey farmers' basil fields, growers turned to Rutgers scientists for help.
Press Release
USDA Invests Over $46M in Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
This press release was first published at usda.gov. Media contact: USDA Office of Communications, press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more…
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NIFA-Funded Researchers Aim to Develop Climate-Resilient Rice
Louisiana State University has been awarded a $10 million grant from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to improve sustainability and profitability of rice farming through research innovations that advance climate…
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Engaging Community Volunteers Helps Reduce Food Insecurity in Montana
In Montana, one in 10 individuals experience food insecurity and 92% of adults do not meet the vegetable intake recommendations. Growing Together Montana is a collaboration between the Montana State University Extension Nutrition…
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NHAES Research for Using Flowering Plants to Attract Hover Flies as Biological Pest Controls
National Garden Day provides a great opportunity to recognize research supported by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station scientists have made important discoveries about how…
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Using Drones in Agriculture and Natural Resources
To maximize resilience and productivity, researchers, farmers and natural resource managers need to know how plants and animals—and landscapes as a whole—are affected by changing environmental conditions and other stressors. Remote…