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Scientists Explore Gene Editing to Manage Invasive Species

July 20, 2022 Cecilia Sequeira, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

In the U.S., the environmental and economic costs caused by invasive species are estimated to exceed $120 billion per year. Since invasive pests have few or no natural predators, they can quickly spread, and throw off entire ecosystems by pushing out native species and reducing biological diversity...

Animals Research and Science

Oregon School District Uses USDA Equipment Grant to Bring Efficiency to the Kitchen

July 20, 2022 Julie Yee, Public Affairs Specialist, Western Regional Office

As any parent can attest, the ability to get nutritious food on the table fast is key. But when you’re cooking for not just your family but a whole school – efficiency is everything.

Food and Nutrition Nutrition Security