@AgIsAmerica

Highlighting the value of #LandGrantUniversities' agricultural research, education, and Extension from across the United States.

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Purdue Extension
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Purdue Extension professionals had the opportunity to connect with Extension colleagues from across the region through the North Central Extension Leadership Development (NELD) program in Washington, D.C. The experience has been a chance to share ideas, learn from others and build relationships with people doing similar work in different communities.
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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. bit.ly/MRF-ShelfLife #NationalAppleMonth @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica
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Apples are a staple of American agriculture, but growers face increasing challenges from labor shortages and rising production costs. From AI to robotics, land-grant universities are helping growers put new tech to work in their operations. 🤖 🍎 agisamerica.org/advancing-th…
Two scientists working on a wheeled agricultural robot and a laptop between rows of young fruit trees, testing sensors and equipment for orchard monitoring and maintenance.

ALT Two scientists working on a wheeled agricultural robot and a laptop between rows of young fruit trees, testing sensors and equipment for orchard monitoring and maintenance.

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Photo courtesy of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station. #NationalAppleDay
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Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, a pivotal milestone that granted land-grant status to Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) across the United States.
BAA logo | Celebrating 32 Years

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Through their education, research, and Extension programs, TCUs create pathways to greater career opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students, improve health and well-being of their communities, and enhance local food production and sustainability.
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Learn more: aihec.org/land-grant/ Photos courtesy of the Institute of American Indian Arts, Navajo Technical University, and the USDA.
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🚀 Student research is reaching new heights! @UTKnoxville students Devin Vitello and Nathan Tucker designed an experiment now aboard the International Space Station to study how seeds respond to spaceflight: utianews.tennessee.edu/blast… @SpaceX
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Photo by R. Lazarian, courtesy UTIA.
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Purdue Extension
@PurdueExtensionOct 13
Farm stress can affect anyone connected to agriculture, including the next generation of farmers. Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team brought that conversation to the American Dairy Goat Association Conference in Indianapolis, sharing information with youth and adults from across the country.
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Today, we celebrate the farmers who keep America growing. Through research, Extension, and education, public and land-grant universities are helping strengthen agriculture and rural communities nationwide: landgrantimpacts.org/feature… #NationalFarmersDay
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Happy #NationalFarmersDay! Collaborative research projects support farmer safety and profitability so they can successfully and sustainably produce quality crops and livestock we use for food, textiles, fuels, and more. mrfimpacts.org/impact-statem… @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica
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MSU AgBioResearch@MSUAgBioOct 8
.@USDA_NIFA has awarded @michiganstateu more than $16.2M to continue renovations of research greenhouses through the Research Facilities Act Program. MSU is providing matching funds to create more than $32.5M in new support for the project. Read more: canr.msu.edu/news/usda-award…
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"The future of agriculture is fundamentally a story of technology and innovation." @CornRefiners President & CEO John Bode discusses the role of land-grant universities in advancing research, innovation, and the future of food and agriculture: agisamerica.org/growing-toge…
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October is a peak harvest time for many crops in the US. Scientists at land-grant universities have designed automated & mechanized devices to reduce harvest labor needs and make harvest easier, more efficient & less dangerous. mrfimpacts.org/impact-statem… @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica
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FFAR is investing $750K in the next phase of the PIG LIVABILITY PROJECT, building on research that identified practical ways to reduce pig mortality. The @PorkCheckoff and industry stakeholders are providing another $893K, bringing total funding to more than $1.64M for 7 new research projects. The project is led by @IowaStateU in collaboration with @KState Links below. @ISUVetMed @KSUCVM @AgIsAmerica @APLU_Ag #SwineHealth #PorkIndustry #AgResearch
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From disaster planning and emergency response to long-term recovery, land‑grant universities help communities prepare for uncertainty, respond when disaster strikes, and recover stronger. agisamerica.org/helping-amer… #AmericansStandReady. @readygov
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Photo courtesy of Janie VanWinkle.
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Purdue Extension
@PurdueExtensionSep 25
As National Farm Safety and Health Week comes to a close, we're highlighting one example of Purdue Extension's impact. After a local Indiana fire department reached out for help, Extension educators trained 110 firefighters, first responders and emergency personnel on grain bin rescue and confined-space safety. Preparing for emergencies before they happen can save lives. @AgIsAmerica has more: agisamerica.org/grain-bin-sa…
Several people participate in a grain-bin rescue training exercise inside a trailer filled with corn kernels. Metal rescue panels surround the center of the trailer, with one participant partially buried in the grain while others stand and sit around the enclosure assisting with the demonstration.

ALT Several people participate in a grain-bin rescue training exercise inside a trailer filled with corn kernels. Metal rescue panels surround the center of the trailer, with one participant partially buried in the grain while others stand and sit around the enclosure assisting with the demonstration.

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"We all need it, even if some don't want to admit it." Farm transition planning can be difficult, but it's essential. See how land-grant universities are helping families have the tough conversations: landgrantimpacts.org/securin… #NFSHW26
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