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    Tropical Birds Could Tolerate Warming Better Than Expected

          April 5, 2024

    
          How climate change will impact wildlife species including birds is a research question that scientists are trying to answer.
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    Cultivating the Future: Agricultural Innovations for Climate Resilience

          April 1, 2024

    
          As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, extreme temperatures and tragic weather events tend to dominate the news. But a slower moving, less conspicuous threat looms in our future: the challenge of maintaining a...
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    Nevada Researcher Aims to Improve Sorghum Hybrids for Dairy Cattle Feed

          March 19, 2024

    
          USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recognizes the need for the continuing development of new plant cultivars to meet the growing challenges posed by climate change and the growing global population.
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    Grupo De Mujeres Provides Education, Community for Spanish-Speaking Women

          March 11, 2024

    
          In partnership with the Land-Grant University and Cooperative Extension System, USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture supports efforts that promote learning and development for individuals and families. Formal and non...
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    1890 Land-grant Institutions Strengthening Agricultural Profitability and Sustainability of Small-Scale Farms

          February 20, 2024

    
          Producers working on small-scale farms often face different challenges than their counterparts farming larger acreages.  With support from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, a number of 1890 Land-grant Institutions...
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    Aquaculture America 2024 Features NIFA-Funded Research and Extension Projects

          February 13, 2024

    
          Aquaculture America 2024, the most prominent national aquaculture conference and exposition in the United States, will feature research and Extension projects supported by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The...
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    Researchers Find Environmentally Friendly Solutions to Controlling Mites in Dry-Cured Ham

          February 5, 2024

    
          With funding from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Mississippi State University and Kansas State University researchers have developed many safe and cost-effective methods and technologies over the last 15 years for...
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    Research Supporting Midsize Producers

          January 23, 2024

    
          This impact story was first published on the Multistate Research Fund website and is reprinted with permission. Midsize farms are vital to the long-term resilience of the global food system and the wellbeing of rural communities,...
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    University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Scientists Unravel Mystery of How Fish Develop Immunity to Disease

          January 22, 2024

    
          Jawed vertebrates comprise more than 99% of living vertebrate species, including humans. And when the immune systems of these animals are stimulated by an infection or immunization, they generate proteins called antibodies that fight...
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    A Look Back at 2023

          January 16, 2024

    
          The past year was an exciting time at NIFA – a time of growth, change, renewed focus and impact. NIFA investments play a critical role in not only inspiring innovation but providing the crucial funding needed to pursue those...
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    Conservation Planning Through Genetic Monitoring

          January 3, 2024

    
          Indicator species are crucial for determining and monitoring ecosystem health, as they alert scientists to potential dangers facing an environment. With support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, a research team led...
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    Improving Wine Grapes for American Growers and Winemakers

          December 27, 2023

    
          This impact story was first published on the Multistate Research Fund website and is reprinted with permission.The National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports a number of projects through the Hatch Multistate Research Fund...
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    Land-Grant University Scientists Are Making Turfgrass Safer, Better for Environment

          December 19, 2023

    
          USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports research across a broad spectrum of agricultural crops, including the turfgrasses that comprise not only lawns, but also playing fields across the nation.
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    Climate Change to Drive Surge in Insects That Attack Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts

          December 11, 2023

    
          The Extension, Education & USDA Climate Hubs Partnership is part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) portfolio. It supports projects developing effective and...
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    Cover Crops’ Value Affirmed in Recent Survey

          December 4, 2023

    
          Cover crops can increase soil organic matter and fertility, reduce erosion, improve soil structure, promote water infiltration, and limit pest and disease outbreaks. Many farmers receive incentive payments from USDA to plant cover...
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    Managing Antimicrobial Resistance

          November 27, 2023

    
          In animal agriculture, antimicrobial drugs are used to protect animal health and welfare, but over the past several decades, microbial resistance to these drugs has escalated. Resistant microbes and resistant genes can spread through...
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    USDA Invests Nearly $28M for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

          November 15, 2023

    
          The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program provides grants to organizations and institutions for training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers and ranchers. Projects funded will...
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    USDA Nutrition Incentives Improve Access to Healthy Food

          November 13, 2023

    
          The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced an investment of more than $52 million to improve dietary health and access to fresh fruits and vegetables for eligible families.The funds support efforts across three National...
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    USDA Launches Initiative to Enhance Competitiveness of the U.S. Specialty Crops Industry

          November 9, 2023

    
          Agriculture Deputy Secretary Torres Small today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is initiating a new effort to further support the U.S. specialty crops sector and increase the competitiveness of its products as...
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    USDA Invests $15.5 Million in Hispanic-Serving Institutions

          October 24, 2023

    
          Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced an investment of $15.5 million in USDA’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program.
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    USDA Research Investments Spur New Agricultural Markets

          October 19, 2023

    
          NIFA announced an investment of nearly $22 million in agricultural economics research that includes agricultural markets, international trade, farm labor, consumer behavior and nutrition, food retail, agricultural production and...
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    USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Loss and Waste

          September 20, 2023

    
          WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste. The investment, funded under the American...
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    Multi State Research Efforts Focus on Climate Data & Monitoring

          September 20, 2023

    
          Climate information—historical, real-time and predictive—is vital for the sustainable management of agriculture and natural resources. Climate change poses major challenges to agriculture and natural resources in the western...
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    Scientists Across the Country Working to Create More Nutrient-Dense Diets

          September 7, 2023

    
          Many American diets don’t include enough basic nutrients, which can lead to health issues as we age. Low-nutrient diets can lead to issues such as macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity and diabetes. Improving the...
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    Supporting Healthy Habits Among Young Adults

          August 28, 2023

    
          About 30 million Americans are between the ages of 18 and 26. This stage of life is associated with changes in living and social situations and often involves declines in healthy behaviors. For example, many young adults live on...

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