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 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 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...
Every two years, the Farnborough International Air Show (FIA) is held at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Farnborough, England. FIA is one of the world's leading aerospace trade fairs and brings together the most important players from industry, politics, research, and the armed forces. The Defense segment will focus on current and future technologies, projects,...
As the spotlight shines on large events, working behind the scenes are scores of FBI agents, analysts, and other experts who have spent months preparing for the big day.
The Department of War is supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes.
Sail 250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore commemorates the nation's 250th anniversary by bringing together international tall ships, military vessels, aviation demonstrations, and public events throughout Baltimore, Maryland.
Sea Breeze, an annual, multinational maritime exercise led by U.S. Navy 6th Fleet (SIXTHFLT) to enhance interoperability and capabilities among participating forces. The exercise has been held annually since 1997, except for: 2000 - due to the Kosovo War; 2003 and 2006 - due to U.S. Naval forces’ operational commitments; 2009 - due to a lack of host nation legislation providing status...
