National Hamburger Month

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See/share all of our Impact Statements about beef production and quality.

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This #NationalHamburgerMonth, see how research is beefing up burgers! https://bit.ly/beefing-up-burgers. These projects are supported in part by @USDA_NIFA.

Improving Meat Production (NC-1184)

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New data on how tenderness develops can be used to enhance the quality of meat products. For example, researchers found that factors that affect the aging process also play a role in development of beef tenderness. https://bit.ly/MRF-ImprovingMeat 

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of California, Davis, University of Connecticut, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Hawaii, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Purdue University, University of Rhode Island, Rutgers University, South Dakota State University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, Utah State University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin. This project was renewed in 2020, and may now included additional participants.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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Improving Beef Production in the South (S-1064)

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Researchers are collaborating to genetically improve #beef #cattle breeds so that they are healthy and productive in hot, humid weather in the southern U.S. https://bit.ly/beef-southern-region @SouthernAES #SouthernAgResearch

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arkansas, Clemson University, Clemson Cooperative Extension, University of Florida, University of Georgia, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, Texas A&M University, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, and the University of the Virgin Islands. This project was renewed in 2019, and may now included additional participants.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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Improving Beef Cattle Genetic Evaluations (NCERA-225)

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See how a multistate team of researchers helps beef cattle breeders take advantage of advances in genomics & computing to generate more accurate predictions of traits that enhance beef production: https://bit.ly/beef-cattle-genetics

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: American Simmental Association, American International Charolais Association, California Polytechnic State University, Colorado State University, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Merial, Michigan State University, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, North Dakota State University, Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin, USDA-ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. This project was renewed and may now included additional participants.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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National Wildfire Awareness Month​

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Climate Data and Monitoring (WERA-102)

 

@DRIScience & the Western Regional Climate Center coordinate & share #climate data & models that help inform fire danger outlooks & real-time operations, helping communities prepare for #wildfires in the western US. #WildfireAwarenessMonth https://bit.ly/climate-data-monitoring @WAAESD

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: : University of Arizona, Arizona State University, University of California, California Department of Water Resources, Colorado State University, Desert Research Institute, University of Kentucky, Montana State University, New Mexico State University, Oregon State University, Tuskegee University, Utah State University, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, USDA Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources. This project was renewed in 2021, and may now included additional participants.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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The Economic Value of Ecosystem Services (W-3133)

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As part of a multistate project on the economic value of ecosystem services, scientists showed how land use planning can reduce #wildfire suppression costs & measured residents’ willingness to pay for homeowner or community fire risk reductions. https://bit.ly/MRF-eco-services

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of California-Berkeley, University of California- Davis, Colby College, Colorado State University, Cornell University, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Cooperative Extension, University of Montana, University of Nevada, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Northern Arizona University, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Rhode Island, University of Tennessee, Utah State University, University of Vermont, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Washington State University, West Virginia University, and University of Wyoming. This project was renewed and may now included additional participants.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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National Lyme Disease Awareness Month

 

Managing Ticks & Mosquitoes (NE-1443)

 

Multistate research has led to safe, effective, inexpensive, easy ways to control ticks, which can transmit #Lyme disease. For example, studies found that bait boxes with a certain fungus reduce blacklegged tick nymphs by 78-95%. https://bit.ly/ticks-mosquitoes #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth
 

It’s #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth. Mapping & predicting tick range is key to knowing when & where certain control measures are needed. Multistate research is helping model tick range and test control measures: https://bit.ly/ticks-mosquitoes #LymeDisease 

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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 Polytechnic Institute and State University, University of Wisconsin, and the USDA-ARS. This project was renewed in 2019, and may now included additional participants.

 

Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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National Egg Month

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See/share all of our Impact Statements about eggs and poultry production.

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Improving Poultry Genetics and Production (NC-1170)

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It's #NationalEggMonth! Researchers are developing & using advanced technologies to improve #poultry genetics, breeding & production. These efforts are key to a strong, sustainable poultry industry that produces a steady supply of safe, nutritious eggs. https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of California, Davis, California State University, Fresno, Cornell University, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Georgia, Iowa State University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Tennessee, Texas AgriLife Research, Virginia Tech, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin, USDA-ARS Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, USDA-ARS/Missouri, USDA-ARS-Avian Disease & Oncology Laboratory, Western University of Health Sciences, Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, The Royal Veterinary College. Project participants may receive additional funding from other sources. This project was renewed in 2023, and may included additional participants.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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National Barbecue Month

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It’s BBQ season! See how #landgrantuniversities are collaborating to improve the production, quality, and food safety of your favorite meats to barbecue! https://bit.ly/MRF-bbq #barbecue #grilling #bbq

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May 20 | World Bee Day

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Sustainable Solutions to Bee Health (NC-1173)

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As part of a multistate project on honey bee health, @PurdueAg bred honey bees with increased tendency to bite and remove mites from their bodies, which could eliminate the need for miticides. https://bit.ly/MRF-Bees #WorldBeeDay #savethebees

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arkansas, University of Connecticut-New Haven, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Illinois Cooperative Extension, Iowa State University, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, University of New Hampshire, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, Tennessee Cooperative Extension, Texas AgriLife Research, Washington State University, and University of Wisconsin. This project was renewed and may included additional participants.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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Controlling Pests While Protecting Pollinators (NE-1501)

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Scientists at land-grant universities are finding new ways to protect bees. For example, @CAFE_UMass found that exposure to pollen from sunflowers can reduce pathogen infection in bumblebees. https://bit.ly/chemical-ecology #WorldBeeDay #savethebees

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A multistate team of scientists is studying how chemical signals from plants and pests impact #bees. @UCDavisCAES identified floral chemistry traits & microbial communities that affect the patterns & preferences of bees: https://bit.ly/chemical-ecology #WorldBeeDay #savethebees

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of California, Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Delaware Cooperative Extension, University of Illinois, Louisiana State University, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Nebraska, University of New Hampshire, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Vermont, and Virginia Tech. This project was renewed in 2020, and may included additional participants.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.
 

Understanding & Mitigating the Impacts of Agrochemicals (W-4045)

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As part of a multistate project on the impacts of agrochemicals, @MSUCollegeofAg & @wsucahnrs studied the effects of pesticides on bees & @ucdavisCAES developed a fiber that detects a common type of insecticide, in nectar & sap. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MRF-Agrochemicals2023 #WorldBeeDay #savethebees

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of California-Davis, University of California-Riverside, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nevada, Reno, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, South Dakota State University, Texas AgriLife Research, Virginia Tech, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin, and the USDA-ARS.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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May 22 | International Day for Biological Diversity

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See/share all of our Impact Statements on biodiversity.

 

Land-grant universities are collaborating to protect biodiversity by conserving plant material in genebanks, ensuring pesticides don’t harm non-target species, protecting beneficial soil microbes, mitigating climate change & more: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/biodiversity #BuildBackBiodiversity

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May 25 | National Wine Day

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Improving Wine Grapes for American Growers (NE-1720)

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It's #NationalWineDay! Land-grant universities are working together to improve the production and quality of American wines by identifying &  breeding grape varieties that are better suited to climates & common pests/diseases. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Winegrapes @NERASAES #wine

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Colorado State University, Cornell University, Highland Community College (Kansas), Iowa State University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, University of Massachusetts, University of Minnesota, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, North Dakota State University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University, South Dakota State University, University of Vermont. This project was renewed in 2022, and may now include additional participants.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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May 29 | Composting Day

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Understanding & Mitigating the Impacts of Agrochemicals (W-4045)

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As part of a team of researchers studying agrochemicals, scientists at @CFAES_OSU are looking at herbicide persistence in composts and developing low-cost amendments that can remediate contaminated #compost. https://bit.ly/MRF-Agrochemicals2023 #CompostingDay #NIFAimpacts

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of California-Davis, University of California-Riverside, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nevada, Reno, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, South Dakota State University, Texas AgriLife Research, Virginia Tech, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin, and the USDA-ARS.

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Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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