CRISPR/Cas Technology Could Enable Early Diagnosis of Devastating Citrus Disease

Penn State University and USDA scientists have used cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas technology to develop a diagnostic test that could enable early diagnosis of Huanglongbing or citrus greening, a serious disease that threatens worldwide citrus production, which is valued at roughly $17 billion from the sale of fresh fruit and juices.

Helpful Hints for New Investigators

Do you have questions about how to apply for a grant as a New Investigator? This handy guide provides answers.

USDA Awards $5.76 Million in Support of Four Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions

USDA-NIFA, CDC and Cooperative Extension Team Up for Vaccine Education in Rural America

NIFA Policy Guide 2021 Update Webinar Presentation

The latest updates to the NIFA Policy Guide in a 2021 Webinar Presentation.

New SARE Video Centers on Social Sustainability

SARE’s new “Social Sustainability” animation addresses the importance of human resilience, success and fulfillment in sustainable agriculture. The fourth episode in SARE’s “What is Sustainable Agriculture?” series introduces key components of social sustainability in agriculture and illustrates strategies that can help farmers and ranchers succeed.

Scientists Make Wheat Gene Discovery

A gene discovery in a wheat variety developed at Oklahoma State University (OSU) could mean larger yields for Oklahoma wheat producers.

NIFA Invests $17.2M for Ag Education and Workforce Development

Reminder: USDA NIFA Farm of the Future Virtual Stakeholder Listening Session

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) seeks input to establish a new Farm of the Future competitive grant program. Section 799 of the FY2021 Omnibus Appropriations Bill provided $4 million to NIFA, “for a competitive grant to an institution in the land-grant university system to establish a Farm of the Future testbed and demonstration site.”

NIFA Hall of Fame Awards

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking nominations for the NIFA Hall of Fame, which was created at the agency's five-year anniversary.