A study by Utah State University delved into the perceptions & preferences of consumers when it comes to fresh and packaged fruit products. The findings showed the economic impact of fruit production in Utah & provided valuable insights into consumer behaviors. farmprogress.com/fruit/consumer…

Land-grant Universities are working together to improve the production & quality of American wines by identifying and breeding grape varieties that are better suited to climates & common pests/diseases in the U.S. Learn more: bit.ly/Wine-Grapes #NationalRedWineDay

Land-grant universities are working together to improve the production & quality of American wines by identifying & breeding grape varieties that are better suited to climates & common pests/diseases in the U.S. bit.ly/Wine-Grapes NERA NIFA #NationalRedWineDay

A research partnership at Montana State University aims to learn more about the potential health benefits of haskap berries while also learning how to best cultivate them to maximize those benefits. montana.edu/news/23937/mon…

#1890Strong Historically Black colleges & universities were added to the Land-grant system on August 30, 1890. See how these HBCU land-grants partner with other universities on multistate agricultural research projects: bit.ly/MRF-HBCUs

A new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide. Scientists are working to find new ways to use this natural resource. sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/…

Soybeans are the world's fourth-most grown crop and are used for foods like tofu, soy-based products and primarily grown for animal feed. South Dakota State University researchers are looking at ways to improve the crop's value and productivity for farmers in the region. sdstate.edu/news/2024/08/r…

To teach growers how to produce nutritional legumes and save money, the Clemson University Organic Plant Breeding Institute continues its “Going Organic” webinar series. Read more on the NIFA-funded series: news.clemson.edu/clemson-announ…

Today we pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. See how NIFA's From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Ag Professionals program is preparing the next generation of the ag workforce: nifa.usda.gov/grants/program…

In February 2024, wildfires in western Oklahoma destroyed at least 18 homes, 1,180 head of cattle, 75,000 bales of hay and 431 miles of fence. Oklahoma State University Extension is developing a tool for measuring the full extent of the damages from the February fire. extension.okstate.edu/articles/2024/…

Once fruit and vegetables are harvested, they go on a complex journey to reach our table. Angelos Deltsidis, UGA Tifton, is developing both innovative technologies and low-tech solutions to tackle postharvest challenges. UGA Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Listen here: cultivatingcuriosity.caes.uga.edu/1984244/149840…

NIFA recently held a listening session to receive input on potential agency actions related to environmental justice. View the recorded session: nifa.usda.gov/events/ej-list… Written comments can be submitted to [email protected] by Sept. 6.

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: mrfimpacts.org/single-post/th…

NIFA-supported multistate research projects have played a big role in improving potato production & quality. Learn more: mrfimpacts.org/single-post/po… #NationalPotatoMonth

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

NIFA Director Dr. Manjit Misra hosted graduate students and faculty from Virginia Tech recently at USDA’s Whitten Building in Washington, D.C. Dr. Tracy Rutherford, who is the head of Virginia Tech ALCE, organized the visit.

As a part of NIFA-supported multistate research projects, researchers at Land-grant Universities have found ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize air pollution from agrochemicals: mrfimpacts.org/impact-stateme…