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 @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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National Beef Month

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

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May is #NationalBeefMonth! Researchers at land-grant universities are working together to improve profitability and competitiveness for American beef producers. Their efforts have also improved animal welfare and made beef production more sustainable. Other work has led to practices and tools that improve the food quality and safety of beef products. Learn more: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/beef. @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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 #NationalBeefMonth

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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. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.​

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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, which is common in the southern U.S. https://bit.ly/beef-southern-region @SouthernAES #SouthernAgResearch #NationalBeefMonth

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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. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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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 #NationalBeefMonth

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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. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

 

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 collaborative research by land-grant universities is beefing up burgers! https://bit.ly/beefing-up-burgers. These projects are supported in part by @USDA_NIFA. @AgIsAmerica​​

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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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It's #NationalEggMonth! See how researchers at land-grant universities are working together to improve poultry production to ensure and steady supply of safe, nutritious eggs: https://bit.ly/MRFpoultry @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica​

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Enhancing Poultry Production with Emerging Technologies and Husbandry Practices (NE1942)​

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Researchers are working together to improve production of cage-free eggs, which are in high demand. For example, @NCStateCALS identified varieties of laying hens best suited for cage-free egg production, and collaborative efforts by multiple states found management techniques to increase the performance efficiency of laying hens in cage-free systems. https://bit.ly/poultry-production-welfare  #NationalEggMonth 

 

As part of a multistate project, scientists at @CANRatMSU and @ClemsonCAFLS designed a robotic computer vision system that prevents cage-free hens from laying eggs on the floor where they are more susceptible to damage, feces, and debris and are harder to collect. https://bit.ly/poultry-production-welfare #NationalEggMonth

 

​Land-grant universities and other partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of Arkansas, University of California, Davis, Clemson University, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, University of Georgia, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Nebraska, North Carolina State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and Virginia Tech. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database. 

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The Genetics of Immunity and Resistance to Avian Diseases (NE-2334)

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Avian diseases pose a major challenge to the production of eggs. Scientists at land-grant universities have shed light on #poultry genetics & identified breeding strategies, vaccines, feed amendments & other ways to improve poultry immunity & resistance to diseases: bit.ly/MRF-poultry-genetics @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica​ #NationalEggMonth

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of California, Davis, University of Delaware, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, University of Maryland, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, West Virginia University, Western University of Health Sciences. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.​​

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Improving Poultry Genetics and Production (NC-1170)

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Researchers are 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 @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica​ #NationalEggMonth

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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. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.​

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National Wildfire Awareness Month​

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Protective Clothing for Wildland Firefighters (W-3192)

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Wildland firefighters work long, physically demanding shifts in hazardous conditions. Often, the personal protective equipment they rely on causes discomfort & other issues. See how a multistate project is helping wildland firefighters perform their tasks effectively & safely: https://bit.ly/wildland-firefighter-PPE @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica #wildfire

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To help wildland #firefighters perform their tasks effectively & safely, researchers at @uidaho @wsucahnrs @LSUAgCenter @FloridaState @NCStateCALS @iastate_cals @UKAgriculture & others are working together to improve personal protective equipment. https://bit.ly/wildland-firefighter-PPE #wildfire

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Land-grant universities and other partners involved in this project: Florida State University, Georgia Southern University, University of Idaho, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, North Carolina State University, Washington State University. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Improving PPE for Hazardous Occupations (NC-170)

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Researchers at land-grant universities are working together and with other academic, government, and industry partners to improve protective gear for #firefighters and other hazardous occupations. Members of this project designed gear that provides better fit and protection for women and shorter firefighters, better hoods for firefighter suits, and a glove that vibrates to help guide firefighters when visibility is low. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MRF-PPE

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Land-grant universities and other partners involved in this project: : Baylor College, Buffalo State College, University of California-Davis, Colorado State University, Cornell University, University of Hawaii, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, Oklahoma State University, University of Oregon, and Washington State University. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

 

Climate Data and Monitoring (WERA-102)

 

Land-grant universities work with government agencies and other institutions to coordinate & share 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 

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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. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.​​​

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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 is ongoing and may now include additional participants. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.​​

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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 include additional participants. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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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 include additional participants. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.
 

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. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.​
 

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, & more: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/biodiversity #BiodiversityDay​

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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 American growing conditions & common pests/diseases. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Winegrapes #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. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.​

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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-Agrochemicals #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. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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