A research facility closure could bring more USDA scientists to Nebraska

By: Macy Byars, Nebraska Public Media News

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 1,450

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Some U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers could be relocated to Nebraska under a plan to close a Washington D.C.-area research facility.

Nebraska researchers say more USDA personnel could benefit the state’s research efforts, but with few details shared about the project or staff movement, how much help they’ll get is unclear.

In July 2025, the USDA announced it would close the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Maryland as part of a department …

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