…because we can meet all of the different requests that come in and then coordinate with the research on which trials that are being worked on in the field can…
Breeding Resistant Chickens for Improved Food Safety
…are also mapping the genomes of the pig, cow, and honey bee. Photo by Stephen Ausmus A new test developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in College Station, Texas,…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…(HSIs). These grants will strengthen the ability of the institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. “These grants highlight NIFA’s commitment to Hispanic-Serving Institutions by…
USDA Invests in a More Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…supports research and extension activities to increase the number of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas who will pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics…
Reuters Says WHO Glyphosate Report Full of Lies
…examined documents from the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s assessment of glyphosate, a report that has prompted international disputes and lawsuits. The examination found key sections of the report…
Coalition Calls for Double the Funding for USDA Research
More than 60 farm and commodity groups are calling for lawmakers to double the funding for agriculture research in the next farm bill. The coalition of 63 organizations sent a…
New ARS Website Enhances Access to Scientific Information
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) launched a newly designed website that improves access to information about ARS research. The new site features mobile responsiveness allowing users to better navigate and…
Watching Out for Black-Hearted Pomegranates
…looking fruit with a heart of darkness in the center.” Research on the cause of the disease has shown the main pathogens for black heart are Alternaria alternata and other…
NIFA Biotechnology Grants Put Science at Center of Food Safety Policy
…on high-quality science and evidence.” Established in 1992, the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grant (BRAG) program supports research to help evaluate hazard potential and other effects of genetically engineered (GE)…
Almond Board: Almond Map
…partnership with Land IQ, a Sacramento-based agricultural and environmental scientific research and consulting firm, constitute a comprehensive, living map of California Almonds that draws upon multiple sources of information and…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…made through NIFA’s Small Business Innovation Research Program. “For small agricultural businesses, the federal government is a key, initial investor to help them get great ideas into the marketplace,” said…
‘Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner’ Once Again
…animals. The new Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner website provides a complete picture of the modern American beef industry after research has shown millennials want more information on how their…
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
…apples as bags of pre-sliced fruit in up to 400 stores in the Midwest and Southern California at launch. Carter and his research cohorts used gene splicing to create a…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 17 grants for research on the next generation of agricultural technologies and systems to meet the…