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NIFA Invests Nearly $4M in Two New Centers of Excellence at 1890 Land-grant Institutions

. The grants will support research projects at 1890 land-grant institutions (historically black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890), namely Delaware State University and Tennessee State University.

Cornell’s Martin Wiedmann Wins 2022 Borlaug CAST Communication Award

Wiedmann has dedicated his career to research in food safety and science and is recognized for his ability to effectively communicate his findings to the food industry and policy makers and stimulate discussion around food safety issues.

Meet the Soil Health Advocate Who Hosted President Biden on His Farm

A certified Sustainability Specialist, Jeff uses a variety of conservation practices to boost his already-fertile land, the result of a glacial outwash event.

U.S. Better Positioned than Competitors to Meet Rising Global Demand for Dairy

With global milk production constrained, there is an opportunity for U.S. dairy farmers and suppliers to fill the gap.

President Biden Commits to Conserving America’s Forests

President Biden has signed an Executive Order to protect America’s forests from climate-driven threats, including drought and wildfire. The Order aims to strengthen America’s forests, reduce wildfire risk and combat global deforestation.

U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Lead on Sustainability

The world-leading sustainability efforts of U.S. farmers and ranchers are highlighted in the latest Sustainability Impact Report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance.

Ten of the Best: America’s Environmentally Sustainable Farmers and Producers

This Earth Day, The U.S. Sustainability Alliance highlights some of the many American farmers and producers championing environmental sustainability.

USDA Strengthens Support for Critical Pollinator Research

The Subcommittee will make pollinator health-related recommendations and provide input on annual USDA strategic pollinator priorities and goals as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.

Dairy Digesters Are a Climate Solution, Says UC Davis Air Quality Extension Specialist

In California, they’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20% on the farm and, he says, dairy digesters are the best solution to reduce methane today.

Four Decades of Sustainable U.S. Soy Documented in New Report

U.S. farmers are producing 130% more soy today on roughly the same amount of land they have been using for decades, with further improvements targeted by 2025.

Soybeans Planted Near Pollinator Habitats Produce Larger Beans, Research Finds

That’s according to research from North Carolina State University, which found that soybean crops planted near pollinator habitats produce beans that are 6.5% heavier than those in distant fields.

Conservation Practices Increase on U.S. Cultivated Cropland, Finds USDA Report

This latest CEAP report shows that farmers have done an outstanding job over the years in using innovative conservation strategies that help mitigate climate change.