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Finding and delivering scientific solutions is important for protecting American lands 🌱💧
Today, @USDA_ARS opened the new Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, AZ. This cutting-edge facility provides USDA and @uarizona scientists with the critical infrastructure needed for solving current and future agricultural issues impacting the Southwest and U.S. agriculture.
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USDA’s Agricultural Research Service celebrated the opening of the new Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, AZ. This state-of-the-art facility will advance research to deliver practical solutions for land managers across the Southwest.
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ALT The new ARS Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, AZ. (Photo by Melvin Abreu, ARS).
ALT Brooke Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, spoke at the opening of the new Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, AZ.
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USDA 🤝 @NASA
@SecRollins and @NASAAdmin Isaacman today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen USDA’s data quality and ensure that American farmers and ranchers benefit from cutting-edge technologies.
We’re delivering better agricultural insights, stronger tools, and advanced tech by cooperating on:
🛰️ Mission & data alignment
💻 Data access & infrastructure
📊 Methodology & validation
Details: usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
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🌱 Strengthening America’s food future starts with seeds. USDA’s new $180M Seed Sovereignty Initiative will help sequence major crops, protect plant genetic resources, and unlock innovations for farmers nationwide.
We’re expanding the promise of seeds—for farmers, consumers, and the future.
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💡 USDA just launched AgInsights - a new data tool that brings modern, streamlined data access to producers nationwide! This new tool will serve as a key component of @usda_nass' ongoing modernization strategy. 👇 usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
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Under Secretary Scott Hutchins, @USDAscience Chief Scientist, took the stage today to share the organization’s research priorities, updates on the @usda_nass, and how his team is working to move the dial for agriculture. Thank you to Dr. Hutchins for joining our members today.
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ARS researchers are soon launching an exciting new product that will boost the market for America’s rice growers. Sallah is a mid-season conventional rice that holds firm with good flavor. It is also resistant to diseases that often reduce rice crops. Learn more about this rice newcomer--expected to be available to U.S. growers in 2027. scientificdiscoveries.ars.us…
#nationalricemonth #ScientificDiscoveries
ALT Sallah rice.
ALT A bowl of cooked Sallah rice.
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🚨 NEW: @SecRollins announced USDA’s Data Modernization Plan at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Bringing agricultural data collection into the 21st century.
Shaped by DIRECT feedback from producers, the plan will:
✅ Reduce duplicative reporting and red tape
✅ Improve acreage and yield estimates
✅ Modernize USDA technology and data systems
✅ Protect producer privacy and strengthen transparency
Farmers deserve timely, accurate data — and a USDA that respects their time.
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Today, I toured @USDA’s Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory and received a briefing on the New World screwworm response.
The scientists and researchers there are doing critical work to protect Texas ranchers, livestock, and our food supply.
As New World screwworm cases continue to rise, we will continue working with USDA to stop its spread and ensure we have the resources and support needed to combat it.
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July is #NationalWatermelonMonth. Did you know that the classic watermelon variety, known as the Charleston Gray, was developed by USDA-ARS Scientist Charles Frederick Andrus? The Charleston Gray cultivar was introduced by ARS to consumers in 1954. Learn more about the history of the Charleston Gray at: ars.usda.gov/news-events/new…
ALT A Charleston Gray Watermelon grows in the field.
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📢 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 July 17, 2026 ➡️ nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding…
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USDA is proud to celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers, and ag innovators at the Great American State Fair. Come join us at the fair inside the USDA Pavilion and experience:
🍎 Daily farm stand offering, American-grown produce, inspired by the Great American Farmers Market.
🚜 Interactive experiences and demonstrations that bring USDA’s mission to life.
🤝 Meet USDA experts, and discover how we support communities nationwide.
🗓️ June 25 – July 10
📍 Washington, D.C. on the National Mall
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We were honored to welcome @USDA Under Secretary Scott Hutchins (@USDAScience) to the Danforth Center this week. Thank you, Under Secretary Hutchins, for your time and for your commitment to supporting American agricultural innovation.
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🚨 With the recent detection of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old bovine in Zavala County, TX, USDA urges residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd.
If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office.
For more information, visit SCREWWORM.GOV.
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#NationalOliveDay. Eating olives and using olive oil in cooking and foods has been practiced for centuries, and consumption of olives and olive oils continues to increase in the U.S. -- especially with its associated health benefits. According to @USDA_ERS, California leads the nation in growing olives with about 70 percent of the state’s olive bearing acreage dedicated to olive oil production. Check out more from the USDA's Economic Research Service at: ers.usda.gov/sites/default/f…
ALT An Olive plantation in Bakersfield, CA.
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Congratulations (from left) to Drs. Paul VanRaden (retired), Ransom L. Baldwin VI, and Curtis P. Van Tassell -- and to the ARS Dairy Cattle Genetic Enhancement Team -- for being selected 2026 Service to America honorees. 🎉🎉🎉
VanRaden, Baldwin, and Van Tassell have each played a leading role in revolutionizing dairy cattle breeding through DNA research and genetic testing. Their research has greatly improved milk production and animal health, benefiting the dairy industry and American consumers. servicetoamericamedals.org/h…
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American poultry farmers face a major challenge that’s hard to see and impossible to ignore: AMMONIA. 44% of U.S. farms specialize in poultry & egg production. @USDA_ARS has created the patented Indoor Air Scrubber -- reducing ammonia before it even reaches the birds. U.S. poultry farmers can generate healthier flocks with greater productivity.
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Check out the new interactive “Molecular Markers” book created through a collaboration of several ARS scientists and the National Program Office. This publication includes the performance of over 4,800 molecular markers, the genes associated with the markers, and their biological function. The markers allow accurate identification of accessions, improve sample collection, and preserve germplasm for the future of U.S. agriculture. colostate.pressbooks.pub/mol…
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For 25 years, NIFA’s Extension Risk Management Education Centers have equipped farmers with tools to manage market, financial, legal and other operational risks. Through nearly 1,960 projects, ERME has reached more than 900,000 participants: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp…
ALT Farmer in a field examining the crop
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Agricultural innovation is happening all across America, not just within the Beltway. Thrilled to see @USDA moving an important part of our Federal research enterprise closer to the regional innovation ecosystems that are home to American farmers, ranchers, and scientists. Federalist innovation in action!
At USDA, we are putting Farmers FIRST.
This reorganization moves our research and innovation CLOSER to our land-grant universities and outside the Beltway.
We’re streamlining operations to make @USDA more responsive and efficient. Delivering real results for the men and women who feed, fuel, and clothe America.
We’re getting it done! 🇺🇸