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Emphasizing STEM in High School Ag Education (S1071)

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A multistate team is working on ways to incorporate #STEM into high school agricultural education, including new curricula and teacher training. This work helps ensure students have skills needed for college & career success. https://bit.ly/STEMAgEd #NationalSTEMDay

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Land-grant universities participating in this project: Clemson University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Idaho, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, Michigan State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, South Dakota State University, Utah State University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, West Virginia University. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18320​

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November 11: Veterans Day

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As part of a collaborative project on the benefits of outdoor recreation, researchers found that engaging with #nature is beneficial for #veterans, especially women & wounded veterans: http://bit.ly/recreation-green-spaces #VeteransDay

#VeteransDay honors those who served. Today, we’re giving thanks to our veterans--and the science that keeps our soldiers safe. @ucdavisCAES and the Army Natick Soldier Center worked together to improve protective gear for soldiers as part of a multistate project on PPE: http://bit.ly/MRF-PPE #VeteransDay

Today, we’re showing thanks to our #veterans and the science that impacts our soldiers. For example, @wsucahnrs developed @US_FDA approved microwave sterilization tech that gives ready-to-eat meals the shelf life needed for military use. https://bit.ly/foodsafetyandquality #VeteransDay

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​​November 16-22: Hunger & Homelessness Week

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See/share our Impact Statements about food security.

 

Hatch Multistate projects have helped improve food security by finding ways to enhance food production & access, such as heartier crop varieties & research-based strategies for food banks. Learn more about ways multistate projects address hunger: bit.ly/MRF-FoodSecurity #hhweek​​​

 

 

​​November 20: Rural Health Day

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See/share our Impact Statements for projects about rural communities.

 

​Across the country, researchers and Extension professionals are working together to help support rural areas thrive. See how these @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate projects are impacting rural economies, environments, and communities: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/supporting-rural-america #PowerOfRural #NationalRuralHealthDay @AgIsAmerica

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Rural Families (NC-1171)​

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A multistate research project amplified the voices of rural families, showcasing their strengths, and addressing their needs. https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/supporting-the-resilience-of-rural-families #PowerOfRural #NationalRuralHealthDay

Rural areas face many challenges, but they also have many strengths. Learn more about the multistate research team that’s finding ways to support the resilience of rural families in our interview with Dr. Lori Yancura of @CTAHRNews: https://youtu.be/gVh3CTgeC90 #PowerOfRural #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Land-grant universities participating in this project: University of Arizona, University of California-Davis, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, Montana State University, New Mexico State University, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Tennessee Cooperative Extension, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and Washington State University. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Project and participant details: https://nimss.org/projects/16076​

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Changes in Rural Areas (W-4001)

 

Researchers are studying changes in rural areas and finding ways to address major economic, environmental & health crises. https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/2020/10/13/changes-in-rural-areas-w-4001-2017-2022 #PowerOfRural #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, Brigham Young University, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, Macalester College, McGill University, Michigan Tech University, Middlebury College, University of Minnesota, University of Mississippi, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Montana, University of Nevada-Reno, University of New Hampshire, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Syracuse University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Utah State University, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin, and the USDA ERS. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18389

 

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Rural Community Health & Resilience (NE-1049)

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​A team of 27 other land-grant universities is increasing access to utilities, healthcare, jobs & food in rural areas and improving resilience to natural disasters like #wildfires & diseases like #COVID19: https://bit.ly/MRF-ruralhealth #PowerOfRural #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arkansas, Arkansas Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Delaware, University of Georgia, University of Idaho, University of Kentucky, Kentucky Cooperative Extension, University of Maine, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, University of Nevada, University of New Hampshire, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, North Dakota Cooperative Extension, Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Tennessee, Utah State University, Virginia Tech University, West Virginia University, and University of Wisconsin. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/13996

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Supporting Midsized Producers (NC-1198)

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​Midsize farms are vital to the resilience of food systems, communities, the economy & the environment. As part of a multistate project, @UWMadisonCALS @CFANS & @ ACESIllinois showed that midsize supply chains play a key role in improving labor conditions & building community wealth. @AgSciResearch @wsucahnrs & @CAFE_UMass identified factors that influence decisions about farm succession planning & the likelihood of successful transfer. See other project impacts: https:// bit.ly/midsize-farms #NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerOfRural

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​Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, Colorado State University, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, University of New Hampshire, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Rhode Island, Rutgers University, University of Vermont, Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin. This project has been renewed and may now included additional participants. Project and participants details: nimss.org/projects/18896

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Rural Cooperatives (NCERA-210)

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​See how research, training, and education by @CFAES_OSU @OSUCooperatives and other land-grant universities are improving the effectiveness of rural cooperatives that provide essential services nationwide: http://bit.ly/rural-coops #PowerOfRural #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of California-Davis, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Tennessee, Utah State University, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18896

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Agricultural Safety and Health Research and Extension (NCERA-197)

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​Working in agriculture can be dangerous, but an multistate team is trying to make it less so by identifying training, engineering & legislation that prevent injury, illness & death. Learn more: http://bit.ly/ag-safety-health #FarmSafety #NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerOfRural

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of California-Davis, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Tennessee, Utah State University, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Learn more on the project website.

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November 18-24: World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week

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See/share our slideshow about research addressing AMR

 

Drug-resistant microbes can spread between and within human, animal & plant populations. See how a team of researchers at land-grant universities are fighting back against antimicrobial resistance:

mrfimpacts.org/single-post/land-grant-universities-fight-back-against-antimicrobial-resistance  #WAAW #AMR @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

 

Managing Antimicrobial Resistance (NC-1206)

 

Scientists at land-grant universities have made key discoveries about antimicrobial resistance in agriculture & ways to mitigate it. Outreach & education have increased awareness of #AMR issues & solutions among farmers, vets, policymakers & others. Working together across disciplines & state lines helps them develop comprehensive strategies & targeted strategies for specific animals & conditions. bit.ly/MRF-AMR #WAAW

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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, and the National Animal Disease Center. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18361

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Enhancing Microbial Food Safety by Risk Analysis (S-1077)

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Antimicrobial resistance is a major challenge for the food industry. As part of a multistate project, @CAFE_UMass studied the potential for various foodborne pathogens to develop resistance to common sanitation regimens used in food production, and @uwyoag assessed the role of environmental factors on antimicrobial resistance and associated genes in bacteria. mrfimpacts.org/single-post/enhancing-microbial-food-safety-by-risk-analysis

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of California Statewide Administration, University of California, Davis, Clemson University, Colorado State University, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Purdue University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University of Maine, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Rutgers University, New Mexico State University, Cornell University, Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Puerto Rico, University of Rhode Island, University of Tennessee, Texas AgriLife Research, University of Vermont, Virginia Tech, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin, University of Wyoming. Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18525

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Enhancing Poultry Production (NE-1942)

 

As part of a multistate project to improve poultry production, @CFANS researchers developed feed additives, such as plant-derived antimicrobials and essential oils, that can help manage drug-resistant Salmonella in poultry. See other project impacts: mrfimpacts.org/single-post/enhancing-poultry-production #WAAW #AMR​​​​

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Land-grant universities and 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. Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18577

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November 21: World Fisheries Day

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See/share all of our Impact Statements on fisheries.

 

It’s #WorldFisheriesDay! To help sustain fisheries, researchers are studying ways to improvement management, trade, and marketing as well as environmental issues, including the impacts of invasive species and oil spills: mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/aquaculture-fisheries @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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November 27: Thanksgiving Day

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This #Thanksgiving holiday, see how collaborative research led by #landgrantuniversities help put abundant, safe, nutritious, flavorful food on your tables: mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements  @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA #Thanksgiving2025 #happythanksgiving 

Before you gobble up #Thanksgiving dinner, take a moment to be thankful for the research that keeps your feast safe, nutritious, and tasty: mrfimpacts.org/single-post/2019/11/25/a-safe-thanksgiving-feast @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA #Thanksgiving2025 #happythanksgiving #turkeyday

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Enhancing Poultry Production (NE-1942)

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As part of a multistate project improving poultry production, @iastate_cals identified new types of protein & lipid supplements for #turkeys, and @CFANS evaluated a flooring system that reduces litter maintenance & improves turkey health & performance. mrfimpacts.org/single-post/enhancing-poultry-production #TurkeyDay #HappyThanksgiving

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Land-grant universities and 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. Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18577​

 

 

Improving Poultry Genetics and Production (NC1170)

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As part of a multistate project on #poultry genetics, @aglifesciences & @UDcanr generated new knowledge about “woody breast” which causes poor texture in #turkey breast meat. See more impacts: bit.ly/ poultry-genetics #TurkeyDay #HappyThanksgiving

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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 and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18949

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November 28: Maize Day

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We hate to be so corny, but we’d love for you to check out these a-MAIZE-ing projects that are breeding better #corn varieties and helping corn growers manage pests and toxic molds: mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/grains #MaizeDay 

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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​ #MaizeDay

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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 #MaizeDay 

 

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 #MaizeDay 

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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​​​