Develop an integrated and sustainable data management system with automated reporting that can then be leveraged to support a dynamic interface in the near future

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded the Regents of the University of Minnesota a Cooperative Agreement valued at $413,525 on April 14, 2025, under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025). The award supports the development of an integrated and sustainable data management system with automated reporting capabilities designed to protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious plant and animal diseases and pests. This system will establish foundational infrastructure to support a dynamic interface in subsequent phases, enabling enhanced surveillance, disease response coordination, and data-driven decision-making across agricultural biosecurity initiatives. The project concludes on April 13, 2026, and will be performed at the University of Minnesota's Office of Sponsored Projects Administration in Minnesota.

As a leading research institution with extensive federal engagement across agricultural, health, and environmental sectors, the University of Minnesota brings significant technical expertise and infrastructure capabilities to this data management initiative. The university's experience delivering specialized research services and managing complex federally-funded projects positions it to successfully architect and implement systems that support APHIS's mission to monitor and respond to potential diseases affecting livestock and agricultural ecosystems at the regional and national level.