​National Pest Management Month

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See/share our Impact Statements about pest management.

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See how @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate research projects are helping farmers and communities tackle pest issues: https://bit.ly/MRF-pestmgmt #NPMM @AgIsAmerica

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Managing Insect Pests in Corn Crops (NC-246)

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​A multistate project is finding ways to manage insect pests that seriously damage corn crop yield & quality. For example, studies by @CornellCALS @aglifesciences @iastate_cals @ACESIllinois & @UNL_CASNR showed that naturally occurring microscopic worms could help control soilborne insect pests of corn. @CFAES_OSU @CANRatMSU & @NCStateCALS developed regional recommendations for emerging pests, including stink bugs, Asiatic garden beetle, and slugs. Learn more: bit.ly/insect-pests-corn​ #NPMM

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​​As part of a multistate project on managing insect pests in corn crops, @aglifesciences Extension educators expanded text message-based pest reports to the entire state of Texas. Users estimated the information was worth about $42 per acre to producers and $80 per acre to crop consultants. See other project work: bit.ly/insect-pests-corn #NPMM

 

To help protect #corn yield & quality, @iastate_cals coordinates an international corn rootworm monitoring network. Iowa producers estimate this information has an annual value of $5 to $20 per acre--that's potentially $40 to $160 million in total annual savings statewide. See the network website: bit.ly/corn-rootworm-monitoring. Learn more about the multistate project: bit.ly/insect-pests-corn #NPMM

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​Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: : Auburn University, University of Arizona, Clemson University, Cornell University, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Guelph, Illinois Institute of Technology, Illinois Natural History Survey, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Missouri, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Nebraska, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, South Dakota State University, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Virginia Tech, University of Wisconsin. State and federal participants: State of Connecticut, USDA-ARS, USDA-APHIS, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Industry partners: Bayer, Corteva AgriScience, Syngenta. ​Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18695

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Managing Arthropod Pests in Animal Agriculture (S-1076)

 

As part of a multistate project managing flies and ticks in animal agriculture, researchers at @UCRCNAS designed and tested aerosol sprays and ear tags to control and potentially eradicate ear ticks from cattle on large commercial dairy farms: https://bit.ly/flies-ticks-livestock

 

​New World screwworm flies lay eggs in animal tissues, causing wounds and often death. As part of multistate project on livestock pests, @txresearch 

& @USDA_ARS are working to manage the pest and minimize its impact: http://bit.ly/flies-ticks-livestock @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica 

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of Arkansas, University of California, Riverside, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Houston, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Manitoba, University of Nebraska, New Mexico State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, USDA-ARS. Project and participant details: https://nimss.org/projects/18973

 

Integrated Pest Management in the North Central Region (NCERA-222)

 

@CFAES_OSU @ACESIllinois @UWMadisonCALS & other land-grant universities in the Midwest are teaching farmers and pest control professionals how to manage pests safely: https://bit.ly/NC-IPM #NPMM

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Central State University, Illinois Cooperative Extension, Iowa Cooperative Extension, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Lincoln University, Louisiana State University, Michigan State University, Michigan Cooperative Extension, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, North Dakota State University, Ohio State University, Purdue University, South Dakota State University, University of Vermont, and University of Wisconsin. Previous and ongoing iterations of this project may include other participants. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.​​

Coordinating Integrated Pest Management in the Western Region (WERA-1017)

 

To make the most of limited resources and tackle major regional pest issues, western land-grant universities are working together to coordinate IPM research and Extension. See their impacts: bit.ly/Western-IPM #NPMM​

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Alaska Cooperative Extension, American Samoa Community College, University of Arizona, University of California-Davis, University of California-Riverside, California Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University, Guam Cooperative Extension, University of Hawaii, University of Idaho, Idaho Cooperative Extension, Montana State University, New Mexico State University, Oregon State University, Oregon Cooperative Extension, Utah State University, Utah Cooperative Extension, Washington State University, Washington Cooperative Extension, Wyoming Cooperative Extension. Previous and ongoing iterations of this project may include other participants and partners. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Coordinating Integrated Pest Management in the Northeastern U.S. (NEERA-1604)

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Integrated pest management combines strategies, such as natural predators, resistant crops & pesticides, to provide sustainable, cost-effective pest control. Since 1996, northeastern states have joined forces with the @USDA & @EPA to coordinate IPM: bit.ly/MRF-NEIPM #NPMM 

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Connecticut, Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension, University of Delaware, Maine Cooperative Extension, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Cooperative Extension, University of New Hampshire, Pennsylvania State University, University of Rhode Island, Rutgers University, University of Vermont, West Virginia University. Previous and ongoing iterations of this project may include other participants. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.​​​​

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National Pecan Month 

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Managing Pecan Pests (S-1049)

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Happy #NationalPecanMonth! Since 1972, a multistate team has worked with farmers & government agencies to improve pecan pest management. Decreased pesticide use has saved farmers millions of dollars and reduced human & environmental health risks. https://bit.ly/MRF-pecanpests

U.S. farmers produce 75% of the world’s pecan crop, but pecan orchards nationwide face serious pest issues. Research & Extension provide pecan growers with effective management options, such as traps, repellents & chemical pesticides: hhttps://bit.ly/MRF-pecanpests #NationalPecanMonth 

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, New Mexico State University, Oklahoma State University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M AgriLife, University of Arkansas, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Missouri, USDA-ARS, Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Lab, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Arkansas Pecan Growers Association, Louisiana Pecan Growers Association, Northern Nut Growers Association, Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association, Southeastern Pecan Growers Association, Texas Pecan Growers Association, Western Pecan Growers Association. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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National Soyfoods Month

Managing Soybean Diseases (NCERA-137)

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Soybeans are affordable, protein-rich, and used in many food products. See how land-grant university scientists & Extension educators are helping soybean farmers manage diseases and ensuring a safe, steady supply of soy foods: https://bit.ly/ManagingSoybeanDiseases #NationalSoyfoodsMonth 

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Arkansas Cooperative Extension, Auburn University, Cornell University, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Illinois Cooperative Extension, Iowa Cooperative Extension, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, North Dakota State University, The Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Purdue University, Pennsylvania State University, South Dakota State University, University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Other partners include the United Soybean Board and the North Central Soybean Research Program. Industry sponsors include: BASF, Bayer, Cibus, Inc., Corteva, FMC, Syngenta, UPL, Valent, Stratton Seed Company, and Progeny Ag Products. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.
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April 7 | World Health Day: "Together for health. Stand with science."

See/share all our Impact Statements about human health.

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It’s #WorldHealthDay! The health of humans, plants, animals, and the environment are all interconnected. Scientists at land-grant universities collaborate on food and agriculture research that ensures people have access to healthy diets, clean air and water, safe waste management, and strategies to prevent and treat chronic conditions. https://bit.ly/MRF-Health. These projects are supported in part by @USDA_NIFA. #TogetherForScience #OneHealth @AgIsAmerica

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April 7 | National Beer Day
 

It's #NationalBeerDay so let's cheers to the research that goes into our glasses! Learn how researchers at land-grant universities are collaborating to improve production & marketing of beer & its ingredients: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/cheers-to-beer-science 

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April 14 | National Pecan Day

See National Pecan Month posts above; change hashtag to #NationalPecanDay and/or #PecanDay

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April 22 | Earth Day: "Our Power, Our Planet"

See all our Impact Statements on environmental health.

 

See how collaborative research and Extension at land-grant universities fosters innovations that protect our planet: https://bit.ly/MRFenvironment 

#EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica
 

Controlled Environment Technology (NCERA-101)

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For 40+ years, land-grant university researchers, Extension specialists, industry members & international partners have worked to advance controlled agriculture environments with an eye on responsible consumption of resources such as energy, water & nutrients. https://bit.ly/MRF-controlledenvironments #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Alaska, University of Arizona, Brigham Young University, University of California, Clemson University, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Delaware, Duke University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Guelph, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Maryland, McGill University, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, NASA - Ames Research Center, NASA - Kennedy Space Center, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Penn State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, USDA-ARS, Utah State University, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin, University of Wyoming. Previous and ongoing iterations of this project may include other participants. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Learn more on project website: https://www.controlledenvironments.org/

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The Science and Engineering for a Biobased Industry and Economy (S-1075)

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Researchers at land-grant universities are working together to develop processes & tools for recycling agricultural wastes into bioproducts. This reduces the need for disposal methods that can human & environmental health, conserves land for food production, and provides farmers additional revenue streams. bit.ly/biobased-systems #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet
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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arizona, Auburn University, University of California-Davis, Clemson University, Cornell University, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University, South Dakota State University, University of Tennessee, Texas AgriLife Research, Virginia Tech, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin. Ongoing iterations of this project may include other participants. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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April 24 | Arbor Day

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See/share all our Impact Statements about forestry.

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​Happy #ArborDay! See how land-grant university research & Extension are working together to protect forests and tree health: https://bit.ly/MRF-forestry

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Eastern White Pine Health Issues (NE-1601)

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Through field guides, educational materials, technical papers & hands-on trainings, scientists & Extension educators helped #forest managers, woodland owners, arborists & the public understand eastern white pine health issues: bit.ly/MRF-pine #ArborDay

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Connecticut, University of Georgia, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of New Hampshire, University of Nevada, University of Vermont, University of Wisconsin, USDA Forest Service. Find project and participant details in the ​NIMSS database.​

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Restoring American Chestnut Trees (NE-1833)

 

Discoveries & tools developed by land-grant universities are being used by scientists, foresters, orchardists, homeowners & others to support increased production & restoration of the iconic American chestnut tree. bit.ly/MRF-chestnut #ArborDay

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Clemson University, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, Mississippi State University, University of New England, The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University, Shenandoah University, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, West Virginia University, the USDA Forest Service and The American Chestnut Foundation. Previous and ongoing iterations of this project may include other participants. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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April 25 | World Malaria Day

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Managing Ticks & Mosquitoes (NE-1443)

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Malaria led to 610,000 deaths in 2024. Multistate research found that fungi can impair the ability of mosquitoes to transmit malaria thru their bites. Another study led to biomarkers for tests that determine bite intensity & malaria risk. https://bit.ly/ticks-mosquitoes #WorldMalariaDay

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As part of a broader multistate project on mosquito management, @RutgersSEBS designed an urban mosquito control program, in which scientific advisors guide residents. A town that tested the program saw a 76% reduction in mosquito biting. https://bit.ly/ticks-mosquitoes #NPMM #WorldMalariaDay

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University, University of Idaho, Illinois Cooperative Extension, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Nebraska, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Rhode Island, Rutgers University, Texas AgriLife Research, Virginia Tech, University of Wisconsin,  USDA-ARS. Find project and participant details in the ​NIMSS database.

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April 25 | World Veterinary Day 

 

Managing Arthropod Pests in Animal Agriculture (S-1076)

 

It's #WorldVeterinaryDay! To overcome declines in the number of veterinary entomologists, researchers at land-grant universities are working together, sharing ideas, tools & data and helping farmers & veterinarians manage pests in animal agriculture. For example, project members developed veterinaryentomology.org, which shares information and resources with producers, veterinarians, Extension personnel & others. Visits are up 122% since site improvements in 2020, with especially high traffic to VetPestX, a database that lists registered pesticides for veterinary pests. See more project impacts:  https://bit.ly/flies-ticks-livestock

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of Arkansas, University of California, Riverside, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Houston, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Manitoba, University of Nebraska, New Mexico State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, USDA-ARS. Project and participant details: https://nimss.org/projects/18973

Managing Antimicrobial Resistance (NC-1206)

 

It’s #WorldVeterinaryDay! Multistate research has provided #veterinarians with the information & tools that help them treat infections & protect animal health without encouraging the development of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. bit.ly/MRF-AMR #AMR #NIFAimpacts

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of California-Davis, Cornell University, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, University of New Hampshire, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Rhode Island, Texas A&M University, National Animal Disease Center. Find project and participant details in the  NIMSS database.​​

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