Golf Course Turfgrass Species 'Remembers' if it was Mowed, Develops Differently

Poa annua, or annual bluegrass, a turfgrass species commonly found on golf course putting greens around the world, possesses transgenerational memory, “remembering” whether its parent was mowed or not mowed, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.

NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide

This document provides information about the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant process and its associated authorities and NIFA’s responsibilities.

USDA Invests $21.7M in Research Innovations to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will invest at least $21.7 million in several key programs to help agricultural producers manage the impacts of climate change on their lands and production.

AFRI Request for Applications Resources

In order to complete a responsive application for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Request for Applications, applicants should review the relevant information and application guidance on this page.

GusNIP FAQs

Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Frequently Asked Questions

NIFA Invests Over $14.3M for Ag Workforce Training and Rural Economic Development

NIFA Invests Over $9.5M for Food, Nutrition, and Human Health Promotion

Investing in U.S. Food Supply Chain Resiliency

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, shutdowns caused the U.S. food supply system to face a sudden shift from food consumed away from home to food consumed at home.

OSU Forms Food Industry Consortium to Advance Commercialization of Ultra-Shear Technology

Researchers at The Ohio State University’s (OSU) College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) have created a university-industry consortium to further the development of and provide access to the licensing of a new, innovative manufacturing technology that preserves foods and beverages using wholesome, recognizable ingredients; no artificial preservatives; and reduced heat.

NIFA Invests $10.77M in Agricultural Animal Reproduction, Welfare and Wellbeing Research