With NIFA funding, Land-grant Universities across the U.S. are collaborating to improve fruit/vegetable production and marketing and to better understand the health benefits of fresh produce:
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The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is advancing agricultural science to solve societal challenges. usda.gov/non-discrimina…
- New research could boost livestock breeding success — and rancher profitability. A breakthrough ultra‑fast freezing method keeps bovine embryos healthier and more viable, helping producers get stronger genetics and better reproduction outcomes.
- Looking to upgrade research facilities? NIFA’s Research Facilities Act Program funding opportunity is now open!📢 The FY2026 funding opportunity for the Research Facilities Act Program is OPEN. @SecRollins & @EDSecMcMahon hosted land-grant university leaders at USDA to announce this historic investment, administered by @USDA_NIFA to upgrade agricultural research facilities. Apply by
- .@OregonState researchers are helping hazelnut growers protect young orchards from flatheaded borers. This work supports the family farms, rural jobs, and local economies that depend on Oregon’s thriving hazelnut industry.
- NIFA has awarded $2.5M for research on conservation, groundwater, and rural water safety—supporting resilient communities and rural revival. Read about the four projects here: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/ann…
- NIFA’s Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative invests in crop and animal genetics research that supports stronger, more resilient, and more productive agricultural systems for producers across the country. Interested applications can apply by June 29: nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding…
- Protecting U.S. agriculture starts with strong pest‑management solutions. NIFA’s Methyl Bromide Transition program supports research that strengthens production, storage, and transport systems. Apply for NIFA’s Methyl Bromide Transition Program today! nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding…
- NIFA puts farmers first by investing in research that expands cropping options. The June 11 Supplemental and Alternative Crops Technical Assistance Webinar will cover FY26 NOFO details and more: nifa.usda.gov/events/supplem…
- Plant diseases don’t just spread when pathogens move—sometimes plants do. New @NCState research shows strawberries and raspberries can encounter soil pathogens in new regions, letting diseases like powdery mildew “jump” to them more often than expected.
- Interested in NIFA’s Open Data Framework? Apply by June 26. The program supports data frameworks that boost farm profitability, open new markets, tackle invasive species, improve soil health, and strengthen precision nutrition: nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding…
- Land-grant University researchers are working together on ways to incorporate #STEM into high school ag education so students have the skills they need for success in the ag workforce, where demand for skilled workers significantly outpaces supply.
- Apply by June 25 for NIFA’s Equipment Grants Program. This funding helps eligible institutions acquire equipment and instruments that support research, training and Extension work. Learn more: nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding…
- Last call for nominations! The deadline is quickly approaching ⬇️Each year, NIFA joins @APLU_News to sponsor a lecture presented at the APLU Annual Meeting honoring historical figures who shaped the Land-grant University System. This year, nominations are open to honor Seaman A. Knapp. Submit nominations by June 5: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/par…
