A team of scientists from #landgrantuniversities is studying labeling practices to help producers of farm-raised catfish make marketing decisions that improve sales. bit.ly/MRF-fisheries-… #NationalCatfishMonth NIFA

Over 70% of #potato varieties grown in the U.S.—and all potato varieties released in the past five years—were created using genetic material from the U.S. Potato Genebank. Learn more: bit.ly/us-potato-gene… #NationalPotatoDay Agriculture is America NIFA

Using genetic material from the U.S. Potato Genebank, scientists bred #potatoes with traits that benefit human health. For example, OSU College of AgSci bred potatoes with more folate, which helps prevent birth defects. bit.ly/us-potato-gene… #NationalPotatoDay NIFA

Scientists from the Dept. of Agriculture University of Idaho MSU College of Ag WSU CAHNRS & UW–Madison CALS developed virus detection training for potato growers, inspectors, and regulators so they can act quickly and prevent serious losses. bit.ly/MRF-potato-vir… #NationalPotatoDay

It’s #NationalHoneyBeeDay! See how NIFA-supported land-grant university researchers & Extension specialists are protecting these essential #pollinators: bit.ly/MRF-bees

Extension specialists are sharing findings from a multistate research project on #honeybee health. #Beekeepers following these recommendations have saved 10,000+ honey bee colonies worth millions of dollars in pollinated crops: bit.ly/MRF-bees #NationalHoneyBeeDay

As part of a multistate project on #honeybee health, Purdue Agriculture bred honey bees with increased tendency to bite & remove mites from their bodies, which could eliminate the need for miticides. bit.ly/MRF-bees #NationalHoneyBeeDay NIFA

A multistate team is making sure septic systems protect #waterquality. @uri_cels recommended advanced septic systems to reduce nitrogen entering coastal waters & @utiag found ways to remove antibiotics from septic system wastewater. bit.ly/MRF-SepticSyst… #WaterQualityMonth

To boost catfish sales, scientists from land-grant universities have reduced odors, off-flavors and yellow color in catfish, which can be unappealing. See more ways research is improving catfish production and marketing: bit.ly/MRF-fisheries-… #NationalCatfishMonth

An award-winning multistate research project on soil physics led to discoveries that protect #WaterQuality. For example, the team’s data & tools have been used to decrease runoff from farmland & minimize contaminated water from mine tailings. bit.ly/soil-physics NIFA

As part of a multistate project, College of ACES @KStateag MSU CANR & Virginia Tech CALS identified ways to remove particulates like pharmaceuticals, arsenic, excess fertilizer chemicals & other harmful substances from water. bit.ly/MRF-Particulat… #WaterQualityMonth

As part of a project on water management & #waterquality, LSU AgCenter looked at saltwater intrusion in aquifers, CFANS managed risks to drinking water & MSU CANR used floating wetlands to reduce algal blooms in Lake Erie. bit.ly/MRF-ManagingWa… #WaterQualityMonth

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

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 #1890Strong Agriculture is America NIFA

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

In the excitement of returning to campus, students' healthy habits often take a backseat. Researchers & Extension educators at land-grant universities are helping college students make healthier eating, exercise, and stress management choices: bit.ly/HealthyYoungAd… Multistate Research Fund Impacts Program

Research has exposed the impacts of agrochemicals on #wildlife. For example, OSU Ag Sciences simulated the risks pesticides pose to salmon, and Purdue Agriculture measured the adverse effects of PFAS pollutants on salamanders. Learn more: mrfimpacts.org/single-post/un… #NationalWildlifeDay

Researchers are studying the economic value of wildlife-based recreation. Accurate valuations can help rationalize conservation efforts. For example, NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences study helped rural businesses boost sales by marketing to #birders. bit.ly/OutdoorRecreat… #NationalWildlifeDay

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: bit.ly/specialtycrops… #NationalWildlifeDay

New 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. mrfimpacts.org/impact-stateme… #NationalChickenMonth Agriculture is America NIFA