​​Recent Impact Statements

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Managing Arthropod Pests in Animal Agriculture (S1076)​​

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As part of a multistate project, researchers at land-grant universities are working with the @USDA-ARS to identify economically and environmentally sustainable ways to manage flies, ticks, and other arthropod pests in animal agriculture. This work helps protect livestock and communities and supports a safe, secure food supply. bit.ly/flies-ticks-livestock  @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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New World screwworm flies lay eggs in animal tissues, causing wounds & often death. As part of multistate project on flies & other livestock pests, @txresearch & @USDA_ARS scientists are working to manage the pest & minimize its impact: bit.ly/flies-ticks-livestock  @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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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. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Parental Practices to Support Healthy Eating Among Children (W4003)​​

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As part of a multistate project, researchers at institutions across the U.S. are working to understand how parenting practices influence kids’ eating behaviors when a parent is not present. Researchers are using findings to develop educational tools and materials that support parents in promoting healthy eating: bit.ly/parents-kids-eating

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Baldwin Wallace University, Brigham Young University, University of the District of Columbia, University of Georgia, George Washington University, University of Hawaii, Kansas State University, University of Minnesota, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, University of Wyoming. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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National Excellence in Multistate Research Award Winner

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

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​Congrats to NE2334 for receiving agInnovation's 2025 Excellence in Multistate Research Award in recognition of their work to understand the genetic bases of immunity and resistance to avian diseases. Read about the project's impacts: https://www.aginnovation.info/2025-award-recipients 

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Avian diseases pose a major challenge to poultry production. As part of an award-winning multistate project, 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

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Managing avian diseases is complex. See how an award-winning multistate project brings together researchers from different disciplines and states to conduct efficient, innovative research on #poultry genetics, immunity & disease resistance: bit.ly/MRF-poultry-genetics  @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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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, The Ohio State University, West Virginia University, Western University, and USDA-ARS. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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​​October 4: World Animal Day

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See/share our Impact Statements for projects on animal health and welfare.
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It’s #WorldAnimalDay! See how discoveries by multistate research projects are supporting farm animal health and welfare: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/animal-health-welfare. These projects are led by #landgrantuniversities and supported in part by @USDA_NIFA. @USDAScience @worldanimalday @AgIsAmerica
 

It’s #WorldAnimalDay! See how multistate research and Extension are helping create a harmonious relationship between agriculture, rural communities, and #wildlife: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/these-impacts-are-wild @worldanimalday

 

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​​October 12: National Farmers Day

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Happy #NationalFarmersDay! See how collaborative research and Extension projects support farmers, ensuring they can safely, successfully, and sustainably produce quality crops and livestock for our food, textiles, fuels, and more: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements  @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA

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​​October 16: World Food Day

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See/share our Impact Statements for projects on food security.

 

It’s #WorldFoodDay! See how @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate research projects help sustain food production and ensure that everyone, everywhere has regular access to enough nutritious food: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/food-security @USDAScience @FAO @AgIsAmerica

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Research & Extension to Support Local Food Systems (SERA-47)

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Strengthening local food systems can improve food access, farmer profitability, economic stability & community vitality. See how land-grant universities across the South are spearheading innovative research & Extension. https://bit.ly/MRF-localfoods #WorldFoodDay #localfood @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica @Ext100Years @FAO

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of California, Davis, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Hawaii, University of Idaho, Kansas State University, New Mexico State University, Oregon State University, University of Puerto Rico, Texas AgriLife Research. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.​

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Marketing Produce (S1067)

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Land-grant university research affects food availability in many ways. For example, a multistate  team is assessing consumer preferences, helping farmers label products, ensuring food safety, developing farmers markets for low-income areas & food deserts, and more. http://bit.ly/Marketing-Produce @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA @FAO​​​

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Clemson University, Colorado State University, Cornell University, University of Delaware, District of Columbia Cooperative Extension, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Kansas State University, Kentucky Cooperative Extension, University of Maine, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, Utah State University, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. ​See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Improving the Health of Older Adults (NE1939)

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Food insecurity research provided evidence that healthy eating can decrease the risk of physical disabilities and mental health issues. Developed a new screening tool that helps the USDA get a more complete picture of food insecurity among older adults by including the inability to access food due to physical limitations or disabilities. Learn more: bit.ly/healthy-older-adults

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of California, Berkeley, City University of New York, University of Connecticut, University of the District of Columbia, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Louisiana State University, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Mississippi State University, University of Nebraska, New York University, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, University of Rhode Island, Rowan University, Rutgers University, South Dakota State University, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, West Virginia University. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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National Apple Month

 

​Protecting Fresh Fruit Shelf Life & Quality (NE1336)

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A multistate team of researchers is finding ways to enhance fruit shelf life & quality. Growers are using recommended treatments & conditioning protocols to store apple crops worth tens of millions of dollars. Learn more: http://bit.ly/MRF-ShelfLife #NationalAppleMonth @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

Part of a broader multistate project on fruit shelf life, @CornellCALS studies showed that dynamic controlled atmosphere storage significantly delays stem end flesh browning in Gala apples. Learn more: http://bit.ly/MRF-ShelfLife #NationalAppleMonth

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of California-Davis, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Hawaii, University of Maine, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University, , Rutgers University, Washington State University, as well as Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the USDA ARS. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Automation for Specialty Crops (W2009)

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As part of a multistate team developing automated machines for farms, @agsciences designed a mechanized device for #apple harvest that eliminated ladder falls and increased the number of apples harvested per second by 50%. bit.ly/MRF-Automation #NationalAppleMonth @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arizona, Auburn University, University of California-Davis, Colorado State University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Hawaii, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, Michigan State University, Mississippi State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Washington State University, Washington Cooperative Extension, and West Virginia University. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Improving Fruit Tree Rootstocks (NC140)

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Past work by a multistate project improving fruit tree rootstocks led to a 20% increase in apple yields and enhanced apple size 10%, providing estimated economic gains of $200 million. Learn more: http://bit.ly/MRF-fruittrees #NationalAppleMonth @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA

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Research & Extension has helped apple growers transition from large apple trees spaced far apart to compact rows of high-yielding, small trees, making orchard maintenance & harvest easier and increasing profitability. http://bit.ly/MRF-fruittrees #NationalAppleMonth @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of Arkansas, University of California, Davis, California Cooperative Extension, Clemson University, Colorado State University, Cornell University, University of Georgia, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, University of Maine, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, New Mexico State University, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, Utah State University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, British Columbia, Canada, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, New Brunswick, Canada, Atlantic Food and Agric-Food, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada, Center for Advanced Studies in Fruit Production, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales Agricolas y Pecuarias (National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research), Mexico, USDA-ARS, USDA-ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

 

National Pork Month

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See/share all of our Impact Statements on swine production and pork quality.

It's #NationalPorkMonth! See how researchers at land-grant universities across the country are working together to improve swine management, protect swine welfare, and improve pork quality: https://bit.ly/MRF-swine #porktober @USDA_NIFA @AgisAmerica

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Improving Meat Production (NC1184)​

As part of a multistate research project on meat quality, researchers found that a vitamin B3 analogue can stabilize the color of pork cuts. https://bit.ly/MRF-ImprovingMeat #NationalPorkMonth #porktober @USDA_NIFA @AgisAmerica

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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. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Mitigating Stress in Farm Animals (W3173)

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​As part of a multistate project, researchers at @USDA_ARS, @CFANS, @KStateag & and other institutions found ways to manage swine stress, improving welfare and increasing productivity. Learn more: https://bit.ly/ animal-stress #NationalPorkMonth #porktober

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arizona, Auburn University, University of California, Davis, Colorado State University, Cornell University, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Georgia, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Illinois, Maryland Cooperative Extension, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, North Carolina State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Puerto Rico, South Dakota State University, University of Tennessee, Texas AgriLife Research, Utah State University, Virginia Tech, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin, University of Queensland, New Zealand - Ruakura Research Centre, USDA-ARS. Past and ongoing iterations of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Enhancing Microbial Food Safety by Risk Analysis (S1077)

 

Working with other scientists at land-grant universities as part of a multistate project on managing microbial food safety risks, researchers at @KStateag explored ways to manage risks of Salmonella in the pork production chain. See other project impacts: bit.ly/food-safety-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. Previous and ongoing cycles of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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National Seafood Month    

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​Managing Fisheries & Aquaculture (W3004)

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It’s #NationalSeafoodMonth! See how researchers at land-grant universities are improving management, trade, and marketing strategies for aquaculture and capture fisheries: https://bit.ly/MRF-fisheries #fish #aquaculture #seafood @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica
 

​Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Auburn University, Clemson University, University of Connecticut, University of Florida, University of Guam, University of Idaho, Iowa State University, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, Purdue University, University of Rhode Island, Virginia Tech. Previous and ongoing cycles of this project may include additional participants. See project and participant details in the NIMSS database.

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Harvest Season

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Harvest season for many major U.S. crops is in full swing. See how @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate research projects help ensure bountiful crops: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/crop-yield-quality @AgIsAmerica