USDA reorganization will cut agricultural and forest research.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stokstad, Erik 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decision to close its Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland and most of its forest research stations as part of a major reorganization aimed at reducing costs and relocating staff from the Washington, D.C. area. The Beltsville center, which has been a significant research facility for over a century, is home to approximately 500 employees and has contributed to the development of various agricultural products. Concerns have been raised about the potential loss of expertise and disruption to ongoing research, particularly regarding long-term studies and regional ecological knowledge. The reorganization has prompted skepticism from former USDA officials and may face scrutiny from Congress. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186960683
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