Water continues to be one of the most critical challenges facing agriculture and communities. Supported by NIFA, Land-grant Universities are working to discover new ways to increase water efficiency, reduce water use and protect water quality. ▶️ nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blo…

Strengthening the Heartland, a collaborative project from SDSU Extension and NDSU Extension, recently announced the winners of its second annual 'Healthy Decision-Making' Art Contest. This year’s contest was funded by NIFA. sdstate.edu/news/2024/04/s…

In a recent study, UA System Div of Ag food scientists have developed a framework for food processors to preserve quality and maintain food safety. Learn more about the findings: aaes.uada.edu/news/bootstrap…

Happy #NationalPecanMonth ! Since 1972, a multistate team has worked with farmers & government agencies to improve pecan pest management. Decreased pesticide use has saved farmers millions of dollars and reduced human & environmental health risks. bit.ly/MRF-pecans

Join USDA staff at a One USDA Beginning Farming and Ranching Webinar to learn about USDA information and resources available to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

Event details and register: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

NIFA's Lynwood McDaniel, Maggie Lawrence, Dr. Dionne Toombs, NIFA associate director for programs, and Dr. Melvin Carter were part of the NIFA team at the recent 2024 ARD Biennial Research Symposium held in Nashville, TN.

To make the most of limited resources and tackle major regional pest issues, western Land-grant Universities are working together to coordinate IPM research and Extension. See their impacts: mrfimpacts.org/single-post/20…

As planting season begins, farmers are testing their soil to determine the nutrients needed to grow their crop. Mississippi State scientists on a nationwide team have released a new tool to help decipher the nutrients needed. msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…

.FAMU-FSU Engineering researchers have created a potential alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastic that is made from carbon dioxide and lignin, a component of wood that is a low-cost byproduct of paper manufacturing and biofuel production. news.fsu.edu/news/science-t…

Not all fibers are created equal. Read how Purdue Food Science researchers are comparing the gut-health impact of whole-food fibers and inulin — a fiber ill-suited for supporting a beneficial gut bacteria — through their NIFA-funded project. purdue.university/3VMINhd

Happy National Pet Day! DYK: Ozone can be a powerful and safe sanitizer when infused in water for food processing. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers are looking at its use in raw pet food processing. news.uark.edu/articles/68018…

Birmingham, AL, is partnering with UAB to combat food deserts through urban farming initiatives. UAB and the city are aiming to provide fresh produce in some of these areas so that they can learn from current programs and how to implement more. abc3340.com/news/local/cit…

Tropical bird might be able to tolerate climate change better than expected.

Supported by funding from NIFA, researchers at the University of Illinois have made discoveries in how bird species can handle thermal variation. ▶️ nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp…

In the 4th year of their NIFA funded study on the quality of grapes, Drs. Amanda Stewart and Marlon Ac-Pangan toured a SunMaid coop raisin vineyard at the University of California in order to learn about raisin grape production systems. 🍇 (thread)

AgriLife research, extension and teaching initiatives work to develop increasingly resilient and sustainable turfgrasses that ensure user safety and thriving industry while building up the next generation of leaders in the field. tx.ag/TurfGrass

The size of an individual snack piece not only influences how fast a person eats it, but also how much of it they eat, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. psu.edu/news/research/…

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

Apply for NIFA's Equipment Grant Program today!

The Equipment Grant Program serves to increase access to shared-use special purpose equipment/instruments for fundamental and applied research. ▶️ nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding…