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## Number of AFRI FY 2024 Commodity Board Co-Funding Topics Breaks Record; Expands Focus on Nutrition 

April 12, 2024

            Ten commodity boards have submitted 21 topics for proposed research accepting applications through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), NIFA’s flagship competitive grants program.       

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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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## NIFA Invests $5M in NSF Collaboration to Increase Food and Nutrition Security

February 6, 2024

            NIFA is collaborating with the NSF’s Convergence Accelerator program in contributing $5 million to fund a Phase II award in the program's Track J.      

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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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## NIFA Invests $600K in Response to Extreme Weather Events Across the U.S. (A1712)

January 31, 2024

            NIFA has funded  a University of Hawaii project and a Sustainable Molokai project related to the Maui wildfire.      

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## NIFA Invests $4.45M in Tribal Colleges Research

January 24, 2024

            The 1994 Land-grant Universities (LGUs) often serve as the primary institution of scientific inquiry, knowledge and learning for reservation communities.      

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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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## NIFA Awards Nearly $1M for Environmental Justice (A1641)

January 17, 2024

            Seeks to advance understanding of environmental justice in the context of injustices affecting food and agriculture, local natural resources, and rural economy.      

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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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## NIFA Invests $391K in Response to Extreme Weather Events Across the U.S. (A1712)

January 10, 2024

            NIFA has funded,  through Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems, a Hawaii Public Health Institute project.      

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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...

###### Announcement

## NIFA Invests $12M in Ag Economics and Rural Communities: Small and Medium-Sized Farms (A1601)

December 27, 2023

            Approximately 89% of farms in the U.S. are classified as small, with a gross cash farm income of less than $350,000. These farms are family-owned and operated.      

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## University of Georgia Receives $10.2M from USDA NIFA for Sustainable Ag Research and Education

December 20, 2023

            The University of Georgia Southern Region SARE has received $10.2M from USDA NIFA to develop the SARE Community Foods Project.      

###### Announcement

## National 4-H Council Receives $9.4M from USDA NIFA to Prevent and Reduce Food Loss and Waste

December 20, 2023

            National 4-H Council has received $9.4 million from USDA NIFA to launch the Increasing Food Production and Combating Food Waste and Loss through 4-H project.       

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## NIFA Invests $3.2M in Food and Ag Sciences National Needs Graduate and Post-grad Fellowship Grants

December 20, 2023

            NIFA’s National Needs Fellowship (NNF) program trains students for masters and/or doctoral degrees.       

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## NIFA Invests $2.3M in Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program

December 20, 2023

            The purpose of the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) is to advance the educational achievement of Americans and increase  diversity.      

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## NIFA Invests $3M in New Beginning for Tribal Students

December 20, 2023

            The New Beginning for Tribal Students Program supports Land-grant Colleges and Universities to assist in supporting Tribal students on their path to higher education. The purpose of the NBTS grant program is to increase the retention...

###### Announcement

## NIFA Invests $993K in Tribal Colleges Extension

December 20, 2023

            The purpose of the Tribal Colleges Extension Program: Special Emphasis (TCEP-SE) is to support pilot projects in Extension at the 1994 Land-Grant institutions.      

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