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Time is of the Essence: 100 Years of Data Identify the Right Time to Regenerate Perennial Grasses
By USDA Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Perennial grasses are economically and biologically important in the Southwest U.S. region, but the abundance of these plants can change dramatically over time. There is concern that declines in grasses are becoming more common. Why grass cover changes, however, is poorly understood.
Connecting Kids To Meals: A Valued Resource For Kids In Northwest Ohio
By USDA Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: By Sandra MacMartin, Public Affairs Specialist, FNS Midwest Region with Guest Author, Wendi R. Huntley, President and CEO, Connecting Kids to Meals.
Land-grant Universities Support the ‘Queen of Forages’
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
Several Land-grant Universities conduct research and Extension projects with funding from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) that supports the nation’s alfalfa industry.
Understanding and Addressing the Stress Faced by the Nation’s Farmers and Ranchers
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to recognize projects funded through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) Program and how they are addressing important needs within farm communities.
State of Success: National Washington Day
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The WSU College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) traces its origins to our Land-grant University's founding.
Animal Health and Production and Animal Products: Animal Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics (AFRI A1201)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Animal Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics (AFRI A1201)
A Purrr-fect Use for Soy Waste?
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are building a better mouse trap when it comes to cat litter. And in the process, they hope to kill two birds with one stone.
Timing Matters When Reducing Fusarium Head Blight in Winter Barley
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
When Fusarium head blight (FHB) threatens winter barley, the best time to apply a fungicide is about six days after full barley head emergence, according to a recent study published in Plant Disease.
USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC through Partnership with FRAC as part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), has awarded $16 million in subgrants funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to 36 projects aimed at testing innovative outreach strategies to increase participation and equity in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC.
SNAP Online Shopping Expansion Team Honored as Finalists for Service to America Medal
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
This week, USDA Food and Nutrition Service employees were announced as finalists for the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, also known as the Sammies, run by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.
USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC through Partnership with FRAC as part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Washington, May 18, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), has awarded $16 million in subgrants funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to 36 projects aimed at...
A Purrr-fect Use for Soy Waste?
By USDA Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are building a better mouse trap when it comes to cat litter. And in the process, they hope to kill two birds with one stone.
Timing Matters When Reducing Fusarium Head Blight in Winter Barley
By USDA Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: When Fusarium head blight (FHB) threatens winter barley, the best time to apply a fungicide is about six days after full barley head emergence, according to a recent study published in Plant Disease.
16 press releases or notices published in April by U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
By USDA Newswire | May 15, 2023
There were 16 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service in April.
Six press releases published in February by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
By USDA Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were six press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in February.
NIFA Invests Nearly $8M in Regional Innovations for Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The purpose of the CAFF program area priority in AFRI’s Foundational and Applied Science program area is to establish an agricultural testbed and demonstration farm for climate-smart agriculture and forestry.
NIFA Invests $9M in Extension, Education and USDA Climate Hubs Partnership
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The A1721 Extension, Education and USDA Climate Hubs Partnership program area priority within AFRI’s Foundational and Applied Science Program supports projects that provide effective, translatable and scalable approaches to address climate change through regional partnerships including the USDA Climate Hubs and Extension (e.g., the Cooperative Extension Service).
NIFA Invests Over $13M in Animal Nutrition, Growth and Lactation Program
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The AFRI Animal Nutrition, Growth and Lactation Program promotes innovative work in cellular, molecular, genomic and whole-animal aspects of nutrition, growth and lactation.
The Prevalence of the “Natural” Claim on Food Product Packaging
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
U.S. food suppliers make claims about their production processes on food packaging that highlight attributes some consumers want while charging a higher price than for unlabeled products.
The Impact of Recent Trade Agreements on Japan’s Pork Market
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Between 2018 and 2021, Japan ratified trade agreements that will virtually eliminate its pork import barriers by 2028.