…economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science,…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact…
‘One Health’ Antibiotic Awareness
…Get Smart About Antibiotics Week. In the United States, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections occur annually in nearly two million people causing more than 23,000 deaths. Overuse of antibiotics in humans and…
The Western View: Big Data Part 2
…track water, fertilizer or pesticide applications, or any other changing condition. The smart use of the right devices creates a thorough understanding of a specific plot of land, the condition…
A Foundation for the Future of BLM’s Renewable Energy Program
Rule codifies BLM’s Smart from the Start approach, establishes a robust framework for competitive leasing, and increases transparency and certainty Advancing the President’s Climate Action Plan to create jobs, cut…
Incentives to Grow the Bioeconomy and Improve Forest Health
…biobased economy are a leading part of USDA’s commitment to mitigating climate change and promoting a clean-energy economy. This month, the Department is examining what a changing climate means to…
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Research Beneficial to Agriculture
…our tour we discussed research initiatives on climate change, water efficiency, soil health and urban agriculture. Those are all crucial pieces as we look to position food production to meet…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…that vital research to work on new strategies to sustain pollinator health. Conserving Natural Resources and Combating Climate Change USDA is examining the potential of a suite of climate scenarios…
USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP
…and pollinator habitat, while playing a significant role in mitigating climate change,” said Taylor. “CRP Grasslands recognizes the conservation value of well-managed, working grazing lands and pasturelands. This new opportunity…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…prevent pollution, such as using LED lighting and purchasing ENERGY STAR products. “Small business operators are not only real, local, economic assets, they are community role models, daily demonstrating climate…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…new approaches, leveraging environmental markets and improving the ability to measure the impact of conservation actions on the landscape. For example, The Climate Trust has launched a Working Lands Carbon…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure…
New York Times Claims GM Crops Offer No Benefit
…Times: “Every farmer is a smart businessperson, and a farmer is not going to pay for a technology if they don’t think it provides a major benefit,” adding that “biotech…