The USDA’s 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan takes bold steps to address the evolving challenges posed by climate change. Building on its 2021 Plan, it outlines actionable strategies to protect landscapes,…
Learn MoreThe USDA Economic Research Service’s Agricultural Trade Multipliers (ATMs) offer a detailed look into how U.S. agricultural exports support economic output and job creation. By using a revamped program and…
Learn MoreFederal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service oversee vast public lands, managing them for diverse uses, from recreation to energy…
Learn MoreSince 1995, the USDA has gathered yearly data on food access, spending, and assistance sources across the U.S. This effort, led through the Food Security Supplement (FSS) in the Current…
Learn MoreThe National School Lunch Program (NSLP) plays a critical role in supporting the health and nutrition of America’s children, providing subsidized lunches in nearly 100,000 schools and childcare institutions nationwide.…
Learn MoreThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Joint Agency Commercial Imagery Evaluation (JACIE), has launched the Earth Observing Satellites Online Compendium, an accessible web database for remote sensing…
Learn MoreThere is a report of a highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in dairy cattle and cats in Kansas and Texas, United States, which reflects the continued spread of…
Learn MoreDisasters are resulting in unprecedented levels of destruction across the world. These shocks and disruptions affect the functioning and sustainability of agricultural production and threaten the livelihoods of millions of…
Learn MoreWith the recent surge in interest in artificial intelligence (AI), people are once again raising questions about the energy use of an emerging technology. In this case, critics speculate that…
Learn MoreThe Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat). Millions of tons of hazmat are safely transported…
Learn MoreComplacency in relative isolation from disruptive food shocks is no longer a luxury the United States can afford. We are now in an era of increased globalization, where food supply…
Learn MoreThe communities, cultures, and ecosystems of the western United States and southwestern Canada evolved alongside wildfire for thousands of years. Over the last several decades, however, climate change has altered…
Learn MoreThe President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) has identified opportunities for science and technology to make the job of wildland firefighting safer and more effective. Indeed, the…
Learn MoreTrying to force adoption of clean energy with subsidies, regulations, and exhortations will fail. The only realistic way to spur the green transition is to develop clean technologies that can…
Learn MoreWe have seen an urgent desire across industries to tackle growing sustainability challenges. We believe our blockchain solution can support a viable system of sustainability that will serve our planet…
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