Agroforestry can boost food production, store carbon, and more! Learn how integrating shrubs and trees into farming is helping Northeastern farms increase their resilience to climate change. USDA Climate Hubs

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2022 Census of Agriculture: Cover crop use continues to be most common in eastern United States.

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Retail food price inflation varied across U.S. metro areas in 2023. Learn more in today's Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Happy National Pecan Day! DYK our researchers are conducting work to enhance pecan food safety practices along the production chain? Their work helps farmers & producers with preventing contamination of foodborne pathogens in pecans. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.heli…

The prevalence of food insecurity was 2.5 times higher among the U.S. active duty military population compared to the socioeconomically comparable civilian adult population in 2018 and 2020.

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Scientists are perfecting a technology to embed nanoparticles of silver, a powerful antimicrobial agent, into cotton fibers. This innovation allows cotton-based textile products to effectively kill germs, even after multiple wash cycles. Learn more here loom.ly/WIem_E0

Celebrate Earth Day with USDA & friends on April 22! Learn about sustainable ag, connect with community partners, and engage in fun activities for all ages with USDA agencies and the #PeoplesGarden ! Learn more: usda.gov/earthday

April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history and vibrant culture of Arab Americans and recognize the invaluable role they have played in shaping USDA's workforce and communities.

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USDA Chief Scientist Dr. Jacobs-Young was recognized as the Evans-Allen Memorial Lecturer at the 2024 ARD Research Symposium. During her talk, she shared inspiring words about innovation & preparing the next generation to take on the world's greatest challenges. #USDAScience

Food insecurity in U.S. households varies across race and ethnicity. Learn more in today's Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Dr. Samuel Discua was looking for ways to connect and collaborate with USDA scientists, as well as opportunities to support his students. USDA’s E. Kika De La Garza Science Fellowship helped him do that and more ➡️ usda.gov/media/blog/202…

Chronic disease risk increased with U.S. household food insecurity. Learn more in today's Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….