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Scientists Use Gene-Editing Technology to Produce First Calf Resistant to Major Viral Disease
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Scientists have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a virus that costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually.
USDA-ARS Research Entomologist Named Finalist in the Samuel J. Heyman Service To America Medal
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, a research entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, is being honored today as a finalist for a 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (the Sammies) as an Emerging Leader for her pioneering work designing ways to use insects as biological controls for other bugs that damage crops, especially apples and pears, which limits the need for some pesticides, cutting costs for farmers and protecting the environment.
USDA's Research Chemist Named Finalist in The Science, Technology and Environment Category For Samuel J. Heyman Service To America Medal
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Vincent Edwards, a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist, is being honored today as a finalist in the Science, Technology and Environment category for 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for his innovative work in developing effective new cotton-based medical gauze and dressings for trauma and chronic wound patients that are now in use by hospitals and first responders.
New Research Reveals How Grazing Management Practices Affect Cattle Weight Gain by Altering Foraging Behavior
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Ranchers often rotate cattle seasonally among different pastures on their operations but may allow cattle to graze season-long in a single pasture.
Farm to School and Child Nutrition Programming Model in Rialto, California
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
One of my favorite activities is to see FNS programs in action.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Tennessee residents in 10 counties (Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on March 31, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
SNAP Online Shopping Expansion Team Honored as Finalists for Service to America Medal
By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, May 12, 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. The Sammies are the premier awards program honoring excellence and innovation in federal service.
USDA's Research Chemist Named Finalist in The Science, Technology and Environment Category For Samuel J. Heyman Service To America Medal
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 - Vincent Edwards, a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist, is being honored today as a finalist in the Science, Technology and Environment category for 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for his innovative work in developing effective new cotton-based medical gauze and dressings for trauma and chronic wound patients that are now in use by hospitals and first responders.
Farm to School and Child Nutrition Programming Model in Rialto, California
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
Release: By Cindy Long, FNS Administrator. One of my favorite activities is to see FNS programs in action. Therefore, as often as I can, I try to visit schools that know how to have fun while feeding kids healthy meals. Recently, I had the chance to visit Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) and learn about...
Scientists Use Gene-Editing Technology to Produce First Calf Resistant to Major Viral Disease
By USDA Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: CLAY CENTER, Neb., May 9, 2023 -Scientists have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a virus that costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually.
USDA-ARS Research Entomologist Named Finalist in the Samuel J. Heyman Service To America Medal
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, May 8, 2023-Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, a research entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, is being honored today as a finalist for a 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (the Sammies) as an Emerging Leader for her pioneering work designing...
New Research Reveals How Grazing Management Practices Affect Cattle Weight Gain by Altering Foraging Behavior
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Rotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production?.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Tennessee residents in 10 counties (Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on March 31, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
SNAP E&T Program Creates Opportunities and Incentivizes Work
By USDA Newswire | May 3, 2023
Release: By Rachel Gragg, Senior Technical Advisor, USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
1890 Scholarship Rekindles Mother of Four’s Dream of Finishing College
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The 1890 Scholarships Program, which is funded through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, provides scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring and training of undergraduate students at the 1890 Land-grant Institutions.
Land-grant Universities Key in Managing Devastating Emerald Ash Borer
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
In recent years, EAB has become a significant threat to urban and community forests throughout the nation as it kills both stressed and healthy ash trees that not only beautify neighborhoods but provide shade to cool streets and homes.
The Biggest Asset is You
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The following story originally was published by SARE and is reprinted here with permission.
NIFA Invests $6M in Foundation Knowledge of Ag Production Systems
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The Foundational Knowledge of Agricultural Production Systems program supports plant research to advance our knowledge for the wide range of agricultural production systems found across the rural-urban continuum, from conventional open-fields to protected built environments.