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The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is advancing agricultural science to solve societal challenges. https://t.co/Dznh5VA3sr
Kansas City, Missouri
Joined February 2009
To improve the health & wellness of aging adults, @iastate_cals, @SDStateCAFES, @wvudavis, @UDC_CAUSES, @ACESIllinois, @uricels & @UMD_AGNR assessed the nutrition and physical activity needs of 1,250 older adults in 7 states. Learn more:
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Earlier this year, @NCState received NIFA funding to help beekeepers in western North and South Carolina grow their honey bee colonies back after devastating losses from Hurricane Helene.
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Volunteer dog-handler teams are stepping up to help detect the elusive egg masses of the spotted lanternfly, aiding in the fight against the invasive pest threatening our farms and forests. Read more about @virginia_tech's NIFA-funded project:
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Virginia Tech researchers found that everyday dog-handler teams can effectively detect spotted lanternfly egg masses, offering a community-driven tool to fight invasive agricultural pests.
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Bitcoin’s on fire at $112K! Time to flip the charts on BTCC!.Exploring Cryptocurrency with Jaren Jackson Jr.🏀.
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Over 2.4 million children are raised by their grandparents, and with NIFA's support, @WVStateU’s Healthy Grandfamilies program is making a difference through education, social work and community care. Learn more about this vital initiative:
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As part of NIFA-funded multistate research projects, scientists at @CTAHRNews, @cafnr & @CSUAgSci are designing technology for coffee production, assessing trade, and studying its effects on human health. Learn more: #CoffeeMonth.
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To celebrate National Coffee Month, we've rounded up MRF projects that are researching coffee. For more information on the projects mentioned above:* W-2009 (2013-2018): Automation for Specialty...
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In a @MRFImpacts project working to improve the health & wellness of older adults, @UTIAg led trainings for nutrition students, dietetic interns & Extension personnel to teach them about the nutritional needs of older adults, communication skills & ageism.
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To improve water quality in heartland reservoirs, researchers at @iastate_cals @kstateag @cafnr and @UNL_CASNR worked with Extension specialists and farmers to develop gully erosion control practices. See more impacts from this multistate research project:
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Nonpoint source pollution impairs water quality worldwide, but it is difficult to mitigate because of the varied sources and ways it moves through landscapes. Mitigation relies on best management...
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Scientists from the @USDA @uidaho @MSUCollegeofAg @wsucahnrs & @UWMadisonCALS developed virus detection training for potato growers, inspectors and regulators so they can act quickly and prevent serious losses.
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Boxwoods are beloved staples, but a destructive pest is threatening their future. Thanks to NIFA's support, @MSUExtension is on a mission to curb its spread through education. Learn more about their efforts:
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In a @MRFImpacts project working to improve the health & wellness of older adults, @UTIAg led trainings for nutrition students, dietetic interns & Extension personnel to teach them about the nutritional needs of older adults, communication skills & ageism:
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American adults ages 60 years and older face many barriers to optimal health and wellness, including chronic disease, poverty, inadequate food and nutrition, physical impairments, and reduced social...
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The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Foundational and Applied Science Program Request for Applications is now open. Explore grant opportunities in six priority areas to enhance agricultural knowledge. Check-out the details and deadlines here:
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Catfish are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals & omega-3 fatty acids. See how NIFA-supported multistate research projects are making catfish farming more efficient:
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Catfish are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids. Researchers and Extension educators at land-grant universities are working together to make catfish production more efficient...
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The market value of American-grown produce continues to rise. Thanks to Cooperative Extension at Land-grant Colleges and Universities, farmers have access to essential resources to safely grow, harvest, and ship their produce. Read more:
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.@ColoradoStateU is empowering high school students in Colorado & Nebraska with hands-on training in agriculture technology. Through NIFA's AFRI FANE program, students will learn to harness the power of IoT sensors, robotics, automation and biotechnology:
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Discover the heart of Connecticut's local food scene! New England farmers and vendors at The Big E and Bishop’s Orchards share how local support helps boost regional ag, enhance farm prosperity & bring fresh, local food to consumers! @UConnExtension .
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Join NIFA on Aug. 14 for the FY25 SBIR/STTR Programs Phase II technical assistance webinar. Program staff will provide an overview of Phase II and discuss details included in the FY25 Request for Applications. Register:
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North Carolina farmers are embracing change! With support from @NCATExtension's "From Bright Leaf to Berkshires" program, they're successfully transitioning from tobacco to pork production.
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It’s #FarmersMarketWeek! A team of Land-grant Universities is helping growers boost sales. For example, workshops helped 900 farmers & farmers market managers set prices for produce. 1 year later, 75% had increased customer base & sales.
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At Constellation, we're empowering enterprises with advanced data integration for enhanced resilience, security, and auditability. Digital Evidence Builder Program: .A simple way for developers to secure data integrity using trusted fingerprinting technology via a managed API
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📣Funding Announcement: Potato Breeding Research.This grant program supports potato research that focuses on varietal development and testing and potato varieties for commercial production. Apply here:
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