Exercise Resolute Sentinel 26 — Salitre is a multinational combined air exercise hosted by the Chilean Air Force and co-led by 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern. It is designed to strengthen partnerships, enhance air interoperability, and improve the collective ability of participating nations to respond to multidomain challenges. The exercise scenario centers on an integrated air response...
The Plant Science mission area conducts research to protect and improve the nation’s crops by advancing plant genetics, breeding, biotechnology, pest and disease resilience, and sustainable production systems. This mission area brings together scientists working across diverse cropping systems to strengthen the security and quality of U.S. plant-based agriculture. With its centralized...
The Animal Science mission area leads research to enhance the health, productivity, resilience, and genetic potential of U.S. livestock and aquaculture species. This office focuses on combating animal diseases, improving breeding and nutrition strategies, strengthening biosecurity, and developing innovative tools that support producers in meeting growing global food demands. By aligning...
The Land Utilization mission area supports research on how agricultural lands — including rangelands, forests, and working lands — can be managed for productivity, sustainability, climate resilience, and ecosystem services. Research spans soil health, water management, conservation, grazing systems, carbon sequestration, and climate change adaptation. By integrating land‑focused science...
The Post‑Production mission area focuses on everything that happens to agricultural products after they leave the farm. This includes food safety, food processing, product quality, shelf‑life, value‑added innovation, and technologies that reduce waste and improve storage, transportation, and marketability. By uniting ARS postharvest and product‑oriented research, this office...
The African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD), serves as the key forum for senior military officials to address shared security threats, enhance regional stability, and discuss collaborative frameworks that enable long-term investment and economic growth across the continent. This year’s event was held in Luanda, Angola from June 30 to July 1, 2026.
USDA response to New World Screwworm
