…helps build a foundation of knowledge in fundamental and applied food and agricultural sciences critical for solving current and future societal challenges. AFRI’s six priority areas include plant health, production,…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…been a leader in providing needed investments to address rural America’s economic challenges,” said Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah. “From housing to renewable energy, essential community facilities to high-speed…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…in 2014 to explore the field of aerospace engineering and how it relates to real-life global challenges. In 2016, the Drone Discovery Challenge encouraged youth to explore activities surrounding unmanned…
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…the merger. Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant Tuesday called the approval an “important milestone” for both companies. Bayer AG leadership says the merger will “help address the growing challenges facing farmers.”…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
…research partnership between NIFA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). “Our food, energy and water systems are taxed by numerous challenges, from climate change to food waste, to disconnected policies…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…transformative research, education and extension to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel have resulted in…
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
…a push by China to increase its oversight of the country’s large food supply chain. The new rule for shipping food imports into China will require imports to have health…
EPA Nominee Opposes RFS, WOTUS
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency. In the past, Pruitt has filed legal challenges against the “waters of the United…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…advances innovative and transformative research, education and extension to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…and costly environmental and public health challenges. EPA is working on many fronts to reduce the severity, extent, and impacts of nutrient pollution in our nation’s lakes and other waters….
Funding for Robotic Research
…the USDA Medium chapter Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure…
Proposed Tax Regulation a Threat to Future Cattle Farms
…generation, or even continuing their operations in the future. Family-owned cattle farms are often small businesses that face the same challenges as other small businesses in different sectors, including making…
Winter Vegetable Harvest Gets Early Start
…Fresno County farmland as a transitional production region from the coastal regions to the desert. Challenges aside, Strahm said he sees no reason the Imperial Valley can’t continue to supply…
Agriculture Education Helping Grow the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…chapter Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future. NIFA invests in and advances innovative and transformative research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability…