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Research safeguards U.S. pork industry from African swine fever

While never identified in the U.S., ASF presents a real threat to the nation’s multibillion-dollar pork industry.

October 17, 2023

USDA NIFA funding supports researchers developing surveillance, prevention and preparedness methods for ASF.

Three successful projects are funded through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Bioproduct Pilot Program.

December 22, 2022

The investment intends to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States.

March 25, 2022

These grants will support projects on disease prevention, vaccine development, and strategies to maintain healthy agricultural animals.

April 2, 2015

The grants will ensure a safe and nutritious food supply and while maintaining American agricultural competitiveness.