Members forum

A robot gathering information in Sanborn Field in Missouri. How best to deal with fiscal realities while not losing sight of the need to continue impactful mission efforts at land grant university research centers, stations, and properties is the focus of a symposium at this year’s Annual Meeting.

Benefits of an external review of outlying research centers, ranches, and farms

September 24, 2021

USDA-NIFA’s $8.65 million investment in 22 plant-breeding research projects range from exploring CRISPR gene editing on winter wheat to facilitating partnerships to research plant breeding for peppers, sorghum, avocados, and other crops. Photo by Joseph Iboyi.

Working together to drive agricultural scientific innovation

June 25, 2021

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Crop improvement ≠ Plant breeding

April 22, 2021

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Transforming the culture of data management in a federal science agency, one client at a time

February 23, 2021

TerraSentia robot, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, navigating under the crop canopy to collect plant phenotypic data to assess plant health and traits for breeding decisions. Photo courtesy of Claire Benjamin, University of Illinois.

Beyond yield: ARPA-E changes what's possible for biofuel feedstock production

April 22, 2020

Citrus greening, one of the most significant citrus diseases, was first detected in Florida in 2005. It is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), its insect vector. Photo courtesy of R. Anson Eaglin, USDA-APHIS

Making the most of the international year of plant health

January 28, 2020

Notice: 2026 Annual Elections

Call for Papers: Phenomics of Germplasm Collection

Call for Papers: Advancement of Fate and Transport of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Vadose Zone