With the theme “Cultivating Innovations, Growing Resilient Communities,” the University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research and Development Center (USMARDC) and the Philippine Industrial Crop Research Institute (PICRI) marked their 50th and 40th anniversaries, respectively, on January 28, 2026, at the USMARDC Building, University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato.

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January 29, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at January 29, 2026

Community Members attend 50th USMARDC, 40th PICRI Anniversary Celebration

With the theme “Cultivating Innovations, Growing Resilient Communities,” the University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research and Development Center (USMARDC) and the Philippine Industrial Crop Research Institute (PICRI) marked […]

January 23, 2026

Published by Extension Services Office at January 23, 2026

USM Visits PFST for Collaborative Planning

Following the formalization of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) and the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST), USM, through the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (RDE), Dr. Debbie Marie B. Verzosa, visited the PFST [...]

January 21, 2026

Published by Jimwell Pande at January 21, 2026

USM Experts Train 17 Carmen Farmers on Value-Added Squash and Cassava Processing

KABACAN, Cotabato — To address the persistent agricultural oversupply in Carmen, Cotabato, experts from the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) conducted a specialized training program for […]

January 19, 2026

Published by Jimwell Pande at January 19, 2026

USM Extends Institutional Mentorship with KITFI to Launch Higher Education Operations

KABACAN, Cotabato — The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) hosted representatives from the Kutawato Institute of Technology Foundation Inc. (KITFI) for a benchmarking visit on January […]

January 19, 2026

Published by RDE Contributor at January 19, 2026

USM-CA AND ASSESSMENT CENTER OFFERS FIVE TESDA-REGISTERED PROGRAMS

The University of Southern Mindanao College of Agriculture Training and Assessment Center is a TESDA-accredited institution that provides TVET or Technical and Vocational Education training courses under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The Center offers the following five NC II courses: Agricultural Crops Production (ACP), Organic Agriculture Production (OAP), Pest Management (PM), Rubber Production (RP), and Rice Machinery Operation.

January 12, 2026

Published by Jimwell Pande at January 12, 2026

USM-ESO Convenes College Extension Coordinators to Chart Strategic Directions

KABACAN, COTABATO — The University of Southern Mindanao- Extension Services Office (USM-ESO), under the leadership of Director Glyn B. Gabano-Magbanua, gathered the College Extension Coordinators (CECs) […]