Recent Impact Statements

 

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 (PPE) 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

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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

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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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Automation for Specialty Crops (W-3009)

 

Researchers at land-grant universities are working together to develop automated systems that work well for specialty crops, helping the industry overcome labor shortages, make smart management decisions, conserve resources and meet growing demand: https://bit.ly/specialty-crop-automation

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Land-grant universities and other partners involved in this project: University of Arizona, University of California, Davis, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Florida, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, Michigan State University, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Tennessee, Texas AgriLife Research, Washington State University, USDA-ARS. Previous and ongoing cycles of this project may include other participants. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database here.

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National Nutrition Month: "Food Connects Us"

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See/share our Impact Statements about nutrition research and Extension.

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This #NationalNutritionMonth focuses on how food connects us. See how collaborative research projects are improving all aspects of our food systems and supporting nutrition & health: bit.ly/MRF-Nutrition @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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See/share our video featuring nutrition research impacts.

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​As part of @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate projects, researchers discovered compounds that prevent disease & benefit health, bred crop varieties with higher levels of nutrients & improved access to nutritious foods: bit.ly/MRF-nutritionvideo #NationalNutritionMonth

 

Supporting Healthy Habits Among Young Adults (NC-1193)

 

Going to college is associated with declines in healthy behaviors. Researchers & educators at land-grant universities are working to encourage healthy eating among college students & ensure campuses provide healthy options. bit.ly/HealthyYoungAdults #NationalNutritionMonth

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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. Previous and ongoing versions of this project may include additional participants. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database here.​​

 

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

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Since 2016, a multistate team has led efforts to support research & Extension that makes local food systems in the South more vibrant, resilient & just: bit.ly/MRF-localfoods #localfood #NationalNutritionMonth @SAAESD #SouthernAgResearch

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arkansas, Arkansas Cooperative Extension, Clemson University, University of Florida, Florida A&M University Extension, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, Kentucky Cooperative Extension, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Cooperative Extension, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Cooperative Extension, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Oklahoma State University, University of Puerto Rico, Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee, Tennessee Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the Southern Rural Development Center. ​Learn more on the project's website. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database here.​

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Nutrient Bioavailability (W-4002)

 

A multistate research project on bioactive food components has provided evidence for general health recommendations as well as personalized, targeted dietary strategies to help consumers prevent, manage & treat diseases. bit.ly/nutrient-bioavailability #NationalNutritionMonth

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arizona, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Maine, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, The Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Purdue University, University of Rhode Island. 

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

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National Frozen Food Month

 

Enhancing Food Safety & Quality (NC-1023)

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As part of a multistate project on #foodsafety, researchers at @ACESIllinois @wsucahnrs & @UWMadisonCALS created packaging, storage & transportation strategies to minimize temperature changes & maintain frozen potato quality: bit.ly/EnhancingFoodSafetyandQuality @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA 

Food companies are interested in a @CTAHRNews supercooling method because--unlike freezing--it doesn’t make ice crystals that can affect meat texture. The biomedical industry is also interested in using it to preserve tissues & organs. bit.ly/EnhancingFoodSafetyandQuality

Researchers at @CANRatMSU @UTIAg & @UWMadisonCALS improved microwaveable frozen veggie bags so they preserve vitamins, antioxidants and physical qualities. #NationalFrozenFoodMonth #foodsafety #stockthefreezer #frostfree bit.ly/EnhancingFoodSafetyandQuality

 

@wsucahnrs researchers developed & licensed a microwave assisted pasteurization systems that kill pathogens during production of chilled & frozen ready-to-eat meals, extending their shelf life. #NationalFrozenFoodMonth #stockthefreezer #frostfree bit.ly/EnhancingFoodSafetyandQuality

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arkansas, University of California, Davis, Cornell University, University of Delaware, University of Georgia, University of Hawaii, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, Illinois Institute of Technology, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, University of Maine, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, New Mexico State University, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, South Dakota State University, University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, Texas A&M University, Utah State University, Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, Washington State University, West Virginia Cooperative Extension, University of Wisconsin. Find project and participant details in the NIMSS database here.

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National Peanut Month

We’re nuts about #NationalPeanutMonth! From more precise irrigation to new peanut varieties with better flavor, land-grant university research is improving peanut production and quality. Learn more: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/we-re-nuts-for-peanut-research #peanutpower #peanutlover

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March 1 | National Pig Day

See/share our Impact Statements about swine research.

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It’s #NationalPigDay! See how researchers at land-grant universities across the country are working together to improve swine health & welfare, make pork production more efficient, and minimize its environmental impacts: bit.ly/MRF-swine @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA ​

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March 2 | Anniversary of Hatch Act of 1887 (Establishment of Experiment Stations) 

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Happy 138th birthday to our State Agricultural Experiment Stations! These stations work together on Hatch Multistate projects to tackle high priority regional & national issues in ag. See their innovations & impacts: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements
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March 8 | International Women’s Day 

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It’s #WomensDay! Today--and every day--let’s celebrate the women scientists who contribute their time, energy, expertise, and skills to Hatch Multistate research projects. https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements #IWD2025 #WomensHistoryMonth

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March 18 | National Ag Day

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Happy #AgDay25! This year, we’re celebrating the ways scientists and farmers collaborate to ensure productive, sustainable agriculture: mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements #AgWeek @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

Agricultural research supports innovation and sustainability. See how land-grant university researchers work together and with farmers to tackle pests, climate change, food insecurity, and more: mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements #AgWeek #AgDay25 @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

 

March 19 | National Poultry Day

See/share our Impact Statements about poultry research.

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It’s #NationalPoultryDay! See how land-grant universities are working together to ensure poultry welfare, enhance poultry production & reduce its environmental impacts: https://mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/poultry @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA

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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 poultry production. 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​ @NERASAES 

#PromotingCollaboration #NationalPoultryDay

 

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 at land-grant universities 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 meat & eggs. https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics #NationalPoultryDay @NCRegionalAssoc

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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 #NationalPoultryDay

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As part of a multistate project on #poultry genetics, @UFCALS @UF_IFAS showed that chemical inhibition of a certain enzyme could be used to limit inflammation in #chickens suffering from Salmonella. See more impacts: https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics #NationalPoultryDay

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As part of a multistate project on poultry genetics, @bumperscollege mapped resistance to lameness caused by bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis, which is a significant animal welfare issue among commercial broiler #chickens. See more impacts: https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics 

#NationalPoultryDay

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As part of a multistate project on #poultry genetics, @UArizonaCALS, @cafnr & @WesternUNews characterized & annotated immune cells & receptors in the #chicken genome that contribute to disease resistance. See more impacts: https://bit.ly/poultry-genetics #NationalPoultryDay

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

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March 21 | International Day of Forests: "Forests and innovation"

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See/share our Impact Statements about forestry.

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Forests purify water, clean air, support biodiversity, provide habitat, food & medicine, and offer recreational opportunities. See how land-grant universities are working together to develop innovative technology & strategies to safeguard forests. https://bit.ly/MRF-SustainingForests #ForestDay

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Restoring American Chestnut Trees (NE-1833)

 

American #chestnut trees have been devastated by blight. Discoveries, techniques & tools developed by land-grant universities are being used by scientists, foresters, orchardists, homeowners & others to support increased production & restoration of the iconic tree. bit.ly/MRF-chestnut #ForestDay

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Clemson University, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, Mississippi State University, University of New England, The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University, Shenandoah University, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, West Virginia University, the USDA Forest Service and The American Chestnut Foundation. Previous and ongoing iterations of this project may include other participants. ​Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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Eastern White Pine Health Issues (NE-1601)

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Land-grant universities & the @forestservice are collaborating on innovative tools & strategies to protect eastern white pine trees from pests, pathogens, climate change & other stressors: bit.ly/MRF-pine #ForestDay

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Connecticut, University of Georgia, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of New Hampshire, University of Nevada, University of Vermont, University of Wisconsin, USDA Forest Service. ​Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.

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March 20 | National Farm Rescuer Day

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

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As part of a multistate effort to reduce injury, illness & death on farms, researchers & Extension educators trained over 4,500 emergency first responders on safe, effective procedures for farm rescues. https://bit.ly/ag-safety-health #FarmRescuerDay #firstresponder #agsafety #FarmSafety

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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. Other partners include AgSafe BC, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health. ​Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here. ​Learn more on the project's website. ​​

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March 22 | World Water Day

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See/share all our Impact Statements about water research.

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This #WorldWaterDay, see how researchers collaborate on innovative ways to conserve water, protect water quality, manage agricultural & stormwater runoff, improve septic tanks & more: https://bit.ly/MRF-Water​

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Predicting and Mitigating Pollutants in Watersheds (S-1089)

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​Agriculture contributes to pollution that impairs water quality, but scientists at land-grant universities are working together to develop data & models that will help them improve the effectiveness of management practices like vegetated buffers, bioreactors, minimizing fertilizer use & scheduling irrigation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MRF-BMPs #WorldWaterDay

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Land-grant universities participating in this project: Auburn University, University of Delaware, University of Florida, Florida Cooperative Extension, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Rhode Island, South Dakota State University, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, University of Vermont, Virginia Tech. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Participants may receive funding from additional sources. Project and participant details: https://nimss.org/projects/18705

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Managing Water Resources (W-3190)

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To alleviate water conflicts & ensure enough water now & in the future, researchers are working together on ways to allocate water fairly & efficiently and make water policies/programs cost-effective & easy to implement: https://bit.ly/watermrfi #WorldWaterDay 

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of California, Clemson University, Colorado State University, University of Florida, Florida Cooperative Extension, University of Georgia, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, University of Nevada, Nevada Cooperative Extension, New Mexico State University, North Carolina State University, University of Northern Colorado, North Dakota State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Purdue University, University of Rhode Island, Rutgers University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, Utah State University, Virginia Tech University, Washington State University, University of Wyoming, NOAA, USDA-ARS, and USDA Forest Service. ​Find participant names and contact info in the NIMSS database here.