…underrepresented minorities. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension…
Western Growers Forms Partnership with New Mexico Chile Association
…issues that uniquely impact fresh produce growers in the west,” said NMCA President Rick Ledbetter. “The New Mexico chile industry deals with many of the same challenges as our counterparts…
California and Australia – a Continuing Partnership
…perfect climate analog for California. The landscape, temperature and farming operations of New South Wales are very similar to California and have related challenges. The efficient use of water in…
Duvall Urges Swift Confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court
…on this nomination appear to be cynical tit-for-tat politics. The public deserves better.” Describing the many challenges facing the nation as “too important to continue with a vacant seat on…
National 4-H Conference Delegates Brief Agriculture Committee Members on the Importance of Agriculture in the U.S.
…passion for addressing some of the challenges the agricultural industry is facing, and I find it very important to highlight the contributions youth around the country are making to this…
Trump Executive Order Reverses American Climate Change Progress, Leadership
…shipping companies, distributors, retailers, and consumers, climate change poses very real and immediate threats to their pocketbooks,” said Johnson. “By disregarding climate change science and considerations, the president is putting…
Funding Available for Youth Farm Safety
…in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in…
Study Shows Capacity Funding is a Valued Investments to States
…and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired,…
Citrus Tarping Enforcement Begins April 3
…use of a shipping container, tarp, enclosed vehicle, curtain van, or another method that completely covers bulk citrus during transport. If using a tarp, tarps must reach the bed of…
JBS Suspends Brazil Product After Meat Scandal
…are causing challenges to the condition of Brazil’s meat exports. JBS is one of the dozens of firms that police are looking into as part of the ongoing meat investigation,…
Funding to Support Research on Sustainable Water Use
…WFPS RFA invites applications that employ systems approaches, which may lead to solutions for water challenges in U.S. agricultural production. These solutions must be feasible and reflect a broad range…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural…
House Agriculture Committee Evaluates Current Dairy Policy
…highlighted some of the challenges they are facing. “While net farm income for the entire agricultural industry has fallen 50 percent over the past four years, the nation’s dairy industry…
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…