Collaborations
The National Programs has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.
Current collaborators and projects:
A.S.N.F. IKE
Mosquito and West Nile Virus Surveillance Strategies
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
MOU Between ARS and the Agricultural Research Council, Republic of South Africa
ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY, NORMAL, AL
Student Research Opportunities to Expand AI and Data Science Applications in ARS Research - AL A&M University
AMERICAN BIOLOGICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATION, INC., MUNDELEIN, IL
International Biosafety and Biocontainment Symposium Series Continued
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, INC., DALLAS
MOU between USDA/ARS and American Heart Association Inc
ARCHBOLD EXPEDITIONS, INC., VENUS, FL
Continued Collaboration between Archbold Biological Station and University of Florida as part of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Network
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AUBURN, AL
Integrated Strategies for Improved Management of FHB and
DON in Soft Red Winter Wheat in Alabama
Management of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and DON in Soft Red Winter Wheat in Alabama
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases and Affecting Cotton to Better Inform management decisions
BBCA ONLUS
Biological Control of Invasive Weeds and Insect Pests
BIGELOW LABORATORY FOR OCEAN SCIENCES, EAST BOOTHBAY
Research for Farming of Kelp and Seagrass
BIOEFARMOGES ELEFTHERIOU & CO LP
Mosquito and West Nile Virus (WNV) Surveillance Strategies
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASK, LINCOLN, NE
Breeding Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistant Winter Wheat and Barley
Management of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and DON in Wheat and Barley
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY, BOISE, ID
Using Genetic, Biotic Information in Developing a Biological Control Program for Ventenata dubia
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., BOSTON, MA
Effect of Peanuts on Glycemic Control, Cardiometabolic Risk, and General Wellness Among Overweight and Obese Asian Indians
CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE MEJORAMIENTO DE MAIZ
Identifying New Genetic Sources and Evaluating United States Wheat Germplasm for Resistance to Stem Rust in Eastern Africa
CHINA ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURE PLANT PROTECTION
Exploration for Natural Enemies of Invasive Species Originating from China and the Surrounding Areas
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, CLEMSON, SC
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases & Affecting Cotton to Better Inform Mgmt. Decisions (Clemson)
Developing Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistant Wheat for the Coastal Plain
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEAR
Biological Control of Weeds Endemic to Southeast Asia and Australia that are Invasive in the United States
Australian - American Collaboration on Biological Control of Invasive Pests
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, ITHACA, NY
Development of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistant Wheat and Barley for the NE U.S.
COUNCIL FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLO, AMES, IA
ARS, APHIS, and NIFA Support for CAST Communications
DAIRY MANAGEMENT, INC., ROSEMONT, IL
MOU between USDA/ARS, USDA/NIFA, and Dairy Management Inc.
DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Developing Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistant Wheat lines for the Midsouth
Development of FHB-Resistant Wheat Cultivars for the Midsouth
EMBRAPA, EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGRO., BRASILIA, DF
Cooperation Agreement Between the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa)and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS)execution of Labex
ARS-Embrapa-University of Florida Fertilizer Use Efficiency MOU
FOOD & AGRICULTURE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF, SACRAMENTO, CA
Integrated Pest Management of Diamondback Moth (DBM) on Cole Crops
FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS
Improving Current Tools and Diagnostics for Vector Surveillance and Control
FUNDACION PARA EL ESTUDIO DE ESPECIES INVASIV
Biological Control of Latin American Weeds and Insects
GS1 US, INC., TRENTON, NJ
Awareness and Obtain Foreign/Imported Food/Beverage Items to Expand USDA Global Branded Food Products Database
Enhance USDA-ARS GBFPD and Expand use with Other U.S. Government Agencies
USDA Global Branded Food Products Database: FNS Allergens and Children's Nutrition Datasets
USDA Global Branded Foods Products Database & Public Private Partnership
MOU between USDA/ARS and Five Participants in the Futherance of the Private-Public Partnership for USDA Global Branded Foods Database
INSTITUT NATIONAL D'ENSEIGNEMENT SUPERIEUR PO
Biological Control of Invasive Insect Pests and Weeds.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, U. S. AGENCY FOR, WASHINGTON, DC
Technical Services, Collaborative Research and Cooperative Activities with the USAID
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLO, AMES, IA
Agricultural Research Using High Performance Computing for Big Data, including Geospatial Analytics, Bioinformatics, and Other Related Technologies
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases and Mycotoxins Affecting Corn to Better Inform Management Decisions (Iowa)
JAMESTOWN SKLALLAM TRIBE, SEQUIM
Tribal Marine Aquaculture Research and Workforce Development
JULIUS KUEHN-INSTITUT BUNDESFORSCHUNGSINSTITU
Support of the International Research Initiative for Wheat Improvement (FY2023-FY2026)
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, MANHATTAN, KS
Regional Screening Nurseries - Kansas
Wheat Crop Improvement for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance by Cytogenetics
USWBSI Wheat Transformation/Gene Editing Facility
Fusarium Head Blight Management in Kansas
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Predictive Tools for Wheat Diseases & Support Grower Mgmt Decisions (KS St U)
Mapping Genes Underlying Fusarium Head Blight Variation to Target
Forecasting Models for Wheat Fusarium Head Blight
LAND MANAGEMENT, BUREAU OF, WASHINGTON, DC
Memorandum of Understanding for a Federal Native Plant Conservation Committee through the Plant Conservation Alliance - Bureau of Land Management
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
Detection of Bacterial Pathogens using Beam Technology
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, BATON ROUGE, LA
Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistant Wheat Cultivars for the Gulf Coast Region.
Using Genetic Resistance and Fungicides for Managing Fusarium Head Blight in Louisiana
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases & Mycotoxins Affecting Corn & Cotton to Better Inform Mgmt Decisions (LSU)
MESUR.IO, INC, BETHESDA
Climate Data, Modeling Support and Delivery for NPMTI
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MI
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases and Mycotoxins Affecting Corn to Better Inform Management Decisions
Fusarium Head Blight Resistance Breeding at MSU
Managing Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Through Lab and Field Studies
Kellogg Biological Station Long-term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR)
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS
Advancing Agricultural Research through High Performance Computing
Pilot Level Research and Development of Bioproducts Manufacturing, Processing, and Evaluation Technology
Continued Collaboration for Pilot Level Development of Bio-Based Adhesives and Improvement of Forest Products Valuation and Durability
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases & Mycotoxins Affecting Corn & Cotton to Better Inform Mgmt Decisions (MI)
Pilot Level Research and Development of Durable Mass Timber and Matting Properties and Standards
Collaboration on Continued Pilot Level Development of Bio-Based Adhesives and Improvement of Forest Products Valuation and Durability
High-Performance Computing for Agricultural Research
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY, INC., BOZEMAN
Breeding Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistant Durum Varieties for Montana
Breeding Fusariam Head Blight (FHB) Resistant Winter Wheat Varieties for Montana
Breeding Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistant Spring Wheat Varieties for Montana
Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance for Montana Barley
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Predictive Tools for Wheat Diseases and Support Grower Management Decisions (MT St U)
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, WASHINGTON, DC
A Standing Committee for the Review of the Dietary Reference Intakes Framework
Standing Committee on Evidence, Synthesis, and Communications in Diet and Chronic Disease Relationships
Review of Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL GENOTYPING CENTER, INC., FARGO
National Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative’s Networking and Facilitation Office and Website
Quantification Assays for Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative Samples
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON DC, DC
NIFA Support for the Standing Committee on Evidence Synthesis, and Communications in Diet and Chronic Disease Relationships
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, WASHINGTON, NE
Action Area No. 2 (AA2) – Greenhouse Gas Research Network – Initial Equipment Needs
NATURE CONSERVANCY (THE), ARLINGTON, VA
MOU Between USDA/ARS and The Nature Conservancy
NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, SARASOTA
Student Research Opportunities to Expand AI and Data Science Applications in ARS Research (New College FL)
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, NC
Student Research Opportunities to Expand AI and Data Science Applications in ARS Research (NC State Univ)
Memorandum of Understanding between USDA/ARS and North Carolina State University (NC State)
Enhancement of Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in the
Southeastern U.S. Germplasm
Fusarium Head Blight Breeding Research at North Carolina State University
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, FARGO, ND
Genetic Characterization and Field Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance in Spring Wheat and Durum Wheat
Genetic Resistance and Fungicide for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Control in Durum
Deoxynivalenol (DON) in Wheat and Barley
Microbiome antagonism of Fusarium Head Blight
Deoxynivalenol in Wheat and Inhibition of F. graminearum by Compounds in Wheat Bran
Wheat Breeding for Enhanced Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance in North Dakota
Fusarium Mycotoxins Management in Sprouted Cereal Grains
Fusarium Head Blight Screening and Molecular Analysis of Barley Resistance
Breeding Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) resistant Hard Winter Wheat for North Dakota
Breeding Durum Wheat for Fusarium Head Blight Resistance
Developing 6- and 2-rowed Malting Barley Cultivars with
Reduced FHB and DON
Field Research for Management of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in Small Grains
Genetic Dissection and Improvement of Fusarium Head
Blight (FHB) Resistance in Durum Wheat
Developing Malting Barley with Reduced Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and DON
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE, COLUMBUS, OH
DON and Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance in North American Winter Barleys
Improving SRWW Resistance to FHB using Traditional and
Molecular Breeding
Use of Traditional and Genomic Plant Breeding to Improve Fusarium Head Blight Resistance Soft Winter Wheat
Fusarium Head Blight Management and Risk Assessment
DON Accumulation and Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in Winter Barley
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY,THE, WOOSTER, OH
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases and Mycotoxins Affecting Corn to Better Inform Management Decisions (Ohio)
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR
Research and Training Leading to the Design and Building of Structures using Innovative Wood Products
Develop an Updated Plant Hardiness Map for the United States
Production of Doubled Haploids for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance
Continued Collaboration on Developing Leadership in the Design, Manufacture, and Construction of Buildings using Innovative Wood Products
Sustainable Design and Construction with Innovative Wood Products
Strengthening American Competitiveness in the Design, Manufacture and Construction of Buildings Using Innovative Wood Products
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
Integrated Management of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in Pennsylvania
Approaches to Improving Barley Health in Pennsylvania
Continued Deployment of Prediction Models for Fusarium Head Blight
Reducing Scab and Vomitoxin in Malting Barley in the Mid-
Atlantic
Fusarium Head Blight of Wheat & Barley Prediction Models
Integrated Management of Fusarium Head Blight in Wheat in
Pennsylvania
POLLINATOR PARTNERSHIP, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
USDA/ARS Continued Support for the Annual NAPPC International Conference
PURDUE UNIVERSITY, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
Regulation of Plant Infection and DON Biosynthesis in Fusarium graminearum
Biodegradable Nanomaterial-based Non-GMO RNAi Delivery for Controlling FHB Disease
Evaluation of Integrated Management Programs and Fungicides for Fusarium Head Blight & DON in Indiana
Developing Native and Induce Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance Solutions in Wheat
Mechanisms of Ammonium Sencing and Ammonium Suppression
of DON Biosynthesis
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases and Mycotoxins Affecting Corn to Better Inform Management Decisions
Inhibition of F. graminearum Growth by Compounds in Wheat Bran
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, MOSCOW, ID
Integrated Management of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in the Intermountain West
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Integrated Management of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in Minnesota
High Fidelity/Temporal Detection of Field Fusarium Head Blight (FHB)
U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative's Networking and Facilitation Office and Website
Diagnostic Services for DON
Diagnostic Services for Deoxynivalenol
Genetic Enhancement of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance in Barley
Developing Scab Resistant Wheat and Barley via Genomics
Breeding for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance in Spring Wheat
Breeding Fusarium Head Blight Resistant Spring and Winter Barley
Management of the USWBSI Networking & Facilitation Office
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Research Community Barley Genetic Engineering Facility
Barley Exosome Cataloging by Proteomics and RNAseq
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY, INCORPOR, ANKENY, IA
Support of the Soil and Water Conservation Society International Annual Conference
SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE, MORRISVILLE
Support for Soil Health Institute (SHI) Meeting Scaling Up Soil Health
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, BROOKINGS, SD
Improving Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance in Barley
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Predictive Tools for Wheat Diseases and Support Grower Management Decisions (SDSU)
Towards Development of Scab Resistant Barley Adapted for the State of South Dakota
Breeding for Scab Resistance in Winter Small Grains for South Dakota
Breeding Spring Wheat for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance in South Dakota
Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Management in Wheat in South Dakota
Improving Phenotyping Accuracy Using Artificially Intelligent Technologies and Innovative Method
TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH, COLLEGE STATION, TX
Breeding Fusarium Head Blight (FHB)-resistant winter wheat for Texas and the Southern U.S.
Est. Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Cotton & Wheat Diseases & Mycotoxins Affecting Cotton to Better Inform Mgmt Decisions(TXAREC)
Breed Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) resistant HWW via Doubled Haploid
Economic Assessment of Losses to Bird Predation on Texas Aquaculture Farms
Aquaculture Research Communication and Coordination to Improve Shrimp Production and Reduce Harmful Algae
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
The Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA)
Global Foot and Mouth Disease Research Alliance (GFRA) MOU (2022-2027)
THESSALONICA AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL INSTIT, WANTAGH, NY
Integrated Management of Arthropods of Medical and Veterinary Importance and Other Invasive Insect Pests of Agricultural Importance
U.S. CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDA, ARLINGTON, VA
Cooperative Agreement between USDA/ARS and the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF Global) for OIREC Soft Funds
Cooperative Agreement between USDA/ARS and the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF Global) for USAID Consultancies 2021-2026
Support Antimicrobial Resistance/Alternatives to Antibiotics Scientific Activities
Cooperative Agreement between USDA/ARS and the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF Global)
Development of the USDA Agricultural Biocontainment Compendium
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, WASHINGTON, DC
Prevention of Pests and Disease Vectors from Adversely Affecting DoD Operations
U.S.A ISRAEL BINATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
US-Israel Binational Agricultural R&D Fund
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM, LITTLE ROCK, AR
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases & Affecting Cotton to Better Inform Management Decisions (UAR)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA
Barley Cultivars for California with improved Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance
Student Research Opportunities to Expand AI and Data Science Applications in ARS Research (UC-Davis)
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, STORRS, CT
Removing Production Barriers for Small-scale Seaweed Farmers Through Responsive Research and Training Opportunities
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, NEWARK, DE
Fusarium Head Blight Research in Delaware
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases and Affecting Cotton to Better Inform Management Decisions (U.FL)
Expanding Artificial Intelligence Expertise in USDA-ARS
Student Research Opportunities to Expand AI and Data Science Applications in ARS Research (UFL)
Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Network, Archbold-University of Florida LTAR site, Range Cattle Research and Education Center
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, IN, ATHENS, GA
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases & Affecting Cotton to Better Inform Management Decisions (U.GA)
Scab Resistant Wheat Germplasm Adapted to GA and Southeast
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA, IL
Scab Resistant Variety Development and Testing
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, T, LEXINGTON, KY
Accelerating the Development of FHB-Resistant Soft Red Winter Wheat Varieties
Accelerating the Development of FHB-Resistant Soft Red Winter Wheat Varieties for Kentucky
Fusarium Head Blight Management in Kentucky
Genetics of Aggressiveness in Fusarium graminearum
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases and Mycotoxins Affecting Corn to Better Inform Management Decisions (UKY)
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, ORONO, ME
Valorization of Forest-Based Biomass
Valorization of Forest-Based Biomass
Climate-Friendly Wood Building Products
Developing Novel Food Packaging Applications Using Lignocellulosic Material
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, COLLEGE PARK, MD
Develop Fusarium Head Blight-Resistant Maryland Wheat & Barley Cultivars
Developing Diverse Solutions for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in Wheat
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SYSTEM, COLUMBIA, MO
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases & Mycotoxins Affecting Corn & Cotton to Better Inform Mgmt Decisions (U.MO)
Management of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in Missouri
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Maintaining and Enhancing Global Cacao Quarantine Capacaity
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Foodborne Pathogens and Response to Stressors
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE, TN
Fusarium Head Blight Investigation in Tennessee
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases Affecting Cotton to Better Inform Management Decisions (U.TN)
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA, TULSA
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases & Affecting Cotton to Better Inform Management Decisions (Tulsa)
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT & STATE AGRICULTURAL CO, BURLINGTON, VT
Management of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and DON in New England
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM, MADISON, WI
Coordinated IPM for Fusarium Head Bligt (FHB) and DON in SRWW - Wisconsin
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Prediction Tools for Diseases and Mycotoxins Affecting Corn to Better Inform Management Decisions (WI)
USDA, APHIS, RIVERDALE, MD
Identifying and Testing Biological Control Agents for Invasive Weeds
Expansion of the PDI Data Management Tools Suites and Systems to Directly Support APHIS PPQ Funding Citrus Programs
USDA, FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, ALEXANDRIA, VA
Funding Continuous Dietary Reference Intake Process
USDA, FOOD NUTRITION SERVICE, ALEXANDRIA
Creation of a USDA Foods Data Set with Expanded Nutrition and Food Safety
Information
VIETNAM DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HEALTH
Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development of Vietnam and USDA/ARS
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE, GLOUCESTER POINT, VA
Establishing an Information Exchange Supporting Shellfish Aquaculture
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIV, BLACKSBURG, VA
Identifying Economic Opportunities for Marine Finfish Aquaculture
Genome-enabled Selection for Host Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance
Mycotoxin Testing Services at Virginia Tech
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY, PETERSBURG, VA
Student Research Opportunities to Expand AI and Data Science Applications in ARS Research - VA State University
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, WA
Establishing the Infrastructure to Develop Predictive Tools for Wheat Diseases and Support Grower Management Decisions (WA St U)