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​​Recent Impact Statements

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Improving the Health of Older Adults (NE-1939)

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As part of a @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate project, researchers at land-grant universities are working together to assess the health needs of older adults and develop diet and exercise strategies that support healthier, longer, more productive lives. Improving the quality of life for the nation’s fastest growing age group could also help reduce healthcare costs and strain on the system. Learn more: https://bit.ly/healthy-older-adults

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As part of a multistate project on #aging adults, @iastate_cals, @SDStateCAFES, @wvudavis, @UDC_ CAUSES, @ACESIllinois, @URI_CELS & @UMD_ AGNR assessed the nutrition and physical activity needs of 1,250 adults ages 40 years and older in seven states. Read more about the multistate project: https://bit.ly/healthy-older-adults

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Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, can lead to decreased physical function, falls, and lower quality of life for older adults. As part of a multistate project on healthy #aging, researchers identified diet and exercises to support healthier muscle mass in aging adults. In particular, @iastate_cals, @SDStateCAFES, @URI_CELS, @wvudavis, @bumperscollege@nyuniversity & @UDC_CAUSES empowered women through an online muscle wasting prevention program. See more project findings: https://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. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database here.

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September 1: Labor Day

 

​This #LaborDay we’d like to thank all the scientists working on @USDA_NIFA-supported Hatch Multistate research projects for their dedication and innovation. See how their work is impacting agriculture, the economy, the environment, and YOU: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/ @AgIsAmerica @USDAScience

 

 

September 4: National Wildlife Day

 

See/share our graphic featuring multistate research project impacts on wildlife.
 

Happy #NationalWildlifeDay! Multistate research projects impact wildlife in many ways. See how research and Extension are helping create a harmonious relationship between agriculture, rural communities, and #wildlife. Learn more: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/these-impacts-are-wild 

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Research has exposed the impacts of agrochemicals on #wildlife. For example, @OSUAgSci simulated the risks pesticides pose to salmon, and @PurdueAg measured the adverse effects of PFAS pollutants on salamanders. Learn more: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/understanding-and-mitigating-the-impacts-of-agrochemicals

 

Researchers are studying the economic value of wildlife-based recreation. Accurate valuations can help rationalize #wildlife conservation efforts. For example, a @NCStateCALS study has helped rural businesses boost sales by marketing to #birders. Learn more: https://bit.ly/OutdoorRecreationBenefits

 

Some multistate projects are exploring ways to keep #wildlife away from crops. For example, @wsucahrns created #drones to humanely deter birds that eat and damage fruit crops. Learn more: https://bit.ly/specialtycropsmrfi

 

 

September 7: International Day of Clean Air

 

See/share all of our Impact Statements on air quality.

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As a part of @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate research projects, researchers at land-grant universities have found ways to reduce emissions & odors from farms and minimize air pollution from agrochemicals: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/air-quality #CleanAir #AirQuality​​

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September 13: National Peanut Day    

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See/share our graphic on multistate project peanut research.

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​​We’re nuts about #peanuts! From more precise irrigation to new peanut varieties with better flavor, collaborative land-grant university research is improving peanut production & quality. Learn more: http://mrfimpacts.org/single-post/we-re-nuts-for-peanut-research @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica #NationalPeanutDay

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September 15-October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
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Changes in Rural Areas (W-4001)

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​Research helps identify challenges communities face--and solutions. For example, studies found that Hispanic Americans in rural areas with small, rapidly growing Hispanic populations have more barriers to healthcare access: https://bit.ly/rural-change #HispanicHeritageMonth #RuralAmerica

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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. ​Find project and participant details n the NIMSS database here.

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September 22-26: National Farm Safety and Health Week

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

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​As part of a multistate effort to reduce injury, illness & death on farms, researchers guided new safety standards for grain bins, tractors, and other farm facilities & machinery. http://bit.ly/ag-safety-health @USDA_NIFA #agsafety #TractorSafety #FarmSafety #NFSHW #necasag
 

A @USDA_NIFA-supported research team has influenced new safety standards for agricultural facilities, machinery, and personal protective equipment. Learn more: http://bit.ly/ag-safety-health #agsafety #TractorSafety #FarmSafety #NFSHW #necasag

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As part of a multistate project on farm safety, researchers identified ways to help farmworkers manage financial stress, which can lead to distraction, injury, and other mental and physical health problems. See other project efforts: http://bit.ly/ag-safety-health #agsafety #NFSHW #necasag

 

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

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​Automation for Specialty Crops (W-2009)​​

 

A multistate project is exploring how mechanization and automation can prevent ag worker injuries. 60% of the tomato processing industry adopted machines designed by @ucdavisCAES to inspect tomato juice. Each season, machines eliminated ~200,000 repetitive motion hazards: http://bit.ly/MRF-Automation #FarmSafety #NFSHW #necasag

 

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 AgriLife Research, Washington State University, Washington Cooperative Extension, and West Virginia University. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database here.
 

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Back to School

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Supporting Healthy Habits Among Young Adults (NC-1193)

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This time of year, many students are headed to college campuses. See how a team of researchers & Extension educators at land-grant universities is helping college students make healthier eating, exercise & stress management choices. https://bit.ly/HealthyYoungAdults #BackToSchool #college

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of Florida, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Maine, Mississippi State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of New Hampshire, University of Rhode Island, Rutgers University, South Dakota State University, Syracuse University, University of Tennessee, West Virginia University. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database here.​

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Emphasizing STEM in High School Ag Education (S-1071)

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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 #BackToSchool

 

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. Find project and participant details in NIMSS database: nimss.org/projects/18320

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Benefits of Outdoor Recreation & Green Spaces (NE-1962)

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Through surveys of college students in multiple states, researchers have found that campus outdoor areas have positive impacts on student health, wellbeing, and learning. Learn more about the benefits of outdoor spaces: https://bit.ly/OutdoorRecreationBenefits #BackToSchool #College

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Auburn University, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Maine, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, North Carolina State University, University of Northern Iowa, Ohio Cooperative Extension, Plymouth State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of South Carolina, Texas AgriLife Research, University of Utah, Utah Cooperative Extension, University of Vermont, Washington University in St. Louis, along with the USDA-ARS and National Park Service. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database here. 

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National Chicken Month​

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See/share all of our Impact Statements on poultry.

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New genetics insights & tools have led to chicken breeds with desirable growth & disease resistance traits. Other research is ensuring chicken welfare & reducing the environmental impacts of chicken production. Learn more: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/poultry #NationalChickenMonth @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA

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Multistate Research Addresses Avian Influenza (multiple projects featured)

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Scientists at land-grant universities are working together to develop and share the information, tools, and strategies needed to prevent, detect, and manage avian influenza. Recent outbreaks have affected millions of chickens. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MRF-birdflu #avianinfluenza #HPAI #birdflu @AgIsAmerica @USDAScience

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

 

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

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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 project and participant details in the NIMSS database here.

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​​Improving Poultry Genetics and Production (NC-1170)

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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 #chicken breast meat). See more impacts: https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics #NationalChickenMonth

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​As part of a multistate project on #poultry, scientists at @CANRatMSU @cfans @CFAES_OSU @ucdavisCAES @iastate_cals @bumperscollege & @UGA_CollegeofAg studied the genetic mechanisms of heat & cold stress, which threaten poultry meat quality. See more impacts:

https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics #NationalChickenMonth

 

To foster advances in #poultry breeding & production, @iastate_cals has developed & maintained a vast library of genetic material, including chicks, fertile eggs, blood, tissues, DNA & RNA for research use. See more impacts: https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics #NationalChickenMonth

 

As part of a multistate project, @UWMadisonCALS scientists developed new statistical and machine learning algorithms for prediction of feed efficiency and leg disorder traits in broiler #chickens. See more impacts:

https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics #NationalChickenMonth

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As part of a multistate project on #poultry production, @UTIAg identified ways to manipulate hen diet to modulate fat accumulation in offspring. See more impacts: https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics #NationalChickenMonth

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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 here.

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Improving Meat Production (NC-1184)

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A @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate project’s findings about satellite cells (precursors to skeletal muscle cells) could help eliminate “wooden breast,” a costly meat quality defect in poultry. See the project’s other impacts on meat quality: https://bit.ly/MRF-ImprovingMeat #NationalChickenMonth

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

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National Potato Month​

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​​​Managing Potato Viruses (WERA-89)

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Scientists from the @USDA @uidaho @MSUCollegeofAg @wsucahnrs & @UWMadisonCALS developed virus detection training for potato growers, inspectors, and regulators so they can act quickly and prevent serious losses. https://bit.ly/MRF-potato-viruses #NationalPotatoMonth

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Agdia, Inc, Bejo Seeds, Inc, Colorado State University, Cornell University, University of Idaho, Idaho Crop Improvement Association, Montana State University, Nebraska Potato Certification, Oregon State University, Oregon Cooperative Extension, Washington State University, Washington Cooperative Extension, University of Wisconsin, USDA-APHIS, and USDA-ARS. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database here.

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National Preparedness Month

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Protective Clothing for Wildland Firefighters (W-3192)

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Part of preparing for wildfires is making sure firefighters have the gear they need to respond effectively & safely. See how @uidaho @wsucahnrs @LSUAgCenter @FloridaState @NCStateCALS @iastate_cals @UKAgriculture & others are making sure wildland firefighters have clothing & gear that fits comfortably, is durable, and performs well during their long, physically demanding shifts in hazardous conditions: https://bit.ly/wildland-firefighter-PPE @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica #NPM2025 #NationalPreparednessMonth #BeReady

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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 here.

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​​Climate Data and Monitoring (WERA-102)

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​Climate monitoring helps farmers and communities take action and prepare for droughts, floods, heat waves, and severe storms. See how other land-grant universities are working together to help collect climate data: bit.ly/climate-data-monitoring #NPM2025 #NationalPreparednessMonth #BeReady
 

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

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Improving Protective Gear (NC-170)

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Part of preparing for disasters is making sure first responders have the gear they need to respond effectively & safely. As part of a @USDA_NIFA-funded multistate project, researchers at land-grant universities are designing better protective gear: https://bit.ly/MRF-PPE  #NPM2025 #NationalPreparednessMonth #BeReady 

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating 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 here.​​

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