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Today, the White House released its National Policy for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening to protect American biotechnology innovation in medicine and agriculture while reducing the risk of misuse. @mkratsios47
The USDA's Office of the Chief Scientist is soliciting applications for membership to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board and the Citrus Disease Subcommittee.
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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
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No rain could ruin the festivities at the Friends of the National Arboretum, Dinner under the Stars. Research, Education, & Economics Undersecretary Scott Hutchins was honored to acknowledge Dr. Richard Olson for 20 years with ARS and incredible work with the National Arboretum.
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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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The National Agricultural Statistics Service is delivering data for smarter decision-making with the interactive data tool, AgInsights. Now, anyone can access agricultural data in less time than it takes to pour your next cup of coffee. Give it a try today!
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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.
Thank you @RepAdrianSmith for your support of agricultural research and innovation. The new @USDA investments at USMARC and the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture will help us continue strengthening Nebraska’s top industry!
Nebraska is a world leader and agricultural powerhouse. Thanks to decades of research, our producers continue to lead the way in innovation and productivity.
With @USDA’s recent announcement of new investments at USMARC and the new National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture coming to Lincoln, I look forward to continuing to work with @SecRollins and Under Secretary Hutchins to strengthen Nebraska’s number one industry!
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USDA’s Data Modernization Plan puts Farmers First by cutting burdensome red tape and improving the data reporting experience. The result: faster, more accurate, and more useful ag data that supports producers and strengthens American agriculture. usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
