…safety. Another project at Michigan State University supported the creation of an online educational safety course for youth working on equine facilities. Many NIFA-supported resources created through this program are…
Study Shows Capacity Funding is a Valued Investments to States
…investments that benefit the American public through agriculture and food research, extension, and education projects. The report, “National Evaluation of Capacity Programs,” was prepared by TEConomy Partners. “It’s no accident…
Yara West Sacramento is Newest Addition
…nutrition programs and technologies increase yields, improve product quality and reduce the environmental impact of agricultural practices. Our industrial and environmental solutions improve air quality by reducing emissions from industry…
Fresno State Signs Ag Academic Pact with Brazilian University
Fresno State and the University of São Paulo have agreed to an official memorandum of agreement to broaden their cooperative agriculture student, faculty and staff exchange programs. Fresno State President…
Daily Access to Local Foods for School Meals: Key Drivers
…size (enrollment), percentage of students certified to receive free and reduced-price meals, and State-level educational attainment. Also in this study, researchers considered the role of State-legislated policies supporting farm-to-school programs…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…extension projects or programs that deliver science-based knowledge and informal educational programs. NIFA has awarded more than $9.3 million through the REEU Fellowships program since its inception in 2015 to…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
…regardless of quality,” Uden testified. “We believe this rule would eliminate value-based marketing programs and negatively impact producers, making it more difficult to provide the types of beef products that…
U.S. Biodiesel Industry Calls Out Illegal Trading
…and 34.0 percent for Indonesia. The petition also alleges illegal subsidies based on numerous government programs in those countries. This is not the first time that Argentine and Indonesian biodiesel…
Funding to Support Specialty Crop Pest Management
…societal challenges. NIFA’s integrated research, education and extension programs support the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve…
Almond Matters: Making Ag Day, Everyday
…where we are doing things locally, statewide, regionally and nationally.” Mold said examples of future events could be educational opportunities at fairs, agriculture in the classroom projects and promotional giveaways….
Subcommittee Examines Livestock Producer Perspectives on Next Farm Bill
…and production of our livestock and which USDA programs and initiatives are helpful in mitigating these harmful impacts so that we can make the necessary modifications to the next farm…
Subcommittee Examines Federal Nutrition Programs
…Food Program (CSFP), and Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Committee members heard from a panel of witnesses representing each of these programs who explained how the programs differ,…
Parasitic Wasps Released in Asian Citrus Psyllid Project in Santa Clara County
…to fleas or particles of dust. (Courtesy CDFA) This approach is one of many examples of CDFA pursuing biological control methods in its pest prevention programs. In this video shot…
Budget Proposal Guts EPA
President Donald Trump is proposing to cut the Environmental Protection Agency budget by 31 percent by eliminating a fifth of its workforce and eliminating more than 50 programs. The proposal…