US says research funding into new farm practices to surpass $1 billion

February 27, 2026 at 03:15PM

US says research funding into new farm practices to surpass $1 billion

The United States will invest over $1 billion in research into new and sustainable farm practices. This comes after an additional $200 million in funding, announced jointly by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. The initiative aims to advance innovative farming methods and improve sustainability across the agricultural sector.