Land-grant university research protects our national food security. @UF_IFAS, @kstateag, and @txextension experts provide insight about the @USDA's plan to combat the invasive New World Screwworm.

@UMESSANS @UMESNews Photo courtesy of Todd Dudek, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, UMES Extension.

It's a learning experience you can't get from the classroom. At @UMESSANS, pre-vet students assist with lambing and kidding, gaining the skills—and instincts—they'll need as future veterinarians: @UMESNews

Researchers at @CSU1890LndGrant are developing technologies to support small farmers. 🤖 They built a low-cost robot to mow, monitor soil, and automate irrigation for raspberry farms—cutting labor, saving water, and boosting profits. #NationalRaspberryDay

It’s World Chocolate Day! Researchers at land-grant universities across the U.S. are improving chocolate production and manufacturing and enhancing the taste and health benefits of chocolate. @agsciences @CTAHRNews @cafnr #WorldChocolateDay

RT @UMESSANS: Tonight, when you crack a glow stick, know that you have science to thank! Chemist Edward Chandross accidentally invented the….

It's time to fire up the grill! 🔥 . From food safety to seasonings, @PurdueANSC expert Dr. Stacy Zuelly shares her tips to make your summer cookout shine: @PurdueAg @PurdueExtension

RT @UKAgriculture: Martin-Gatton CAFE experts urge people to take certain precautions to ensure the safety and health of their animals amid….

RT @FvsuAg: Latasha Ford & Rebecca Miller of @FVSU's Agricultural Communications team attended the Southern Region Mini Land-grant Meeting….

RT @TSUCollegeofAG: TSUAg hosted a Faculty Capacity Building Seminar, where Dr. Abdelaziz Lawani delivered a presentation on AI. Dr. Lawani….

RT @UDcanr: Invasive species can threaten #Delaware farmers' livelihoods. @UDelaware Cooperative Extension is here to help, with experts, t….

This day in 1862, President Lincoln signed the #MorrillAct, establishing the national system of land-grant colleges & universities. See how they're still making a difference, 163 years later:

"The work of land-grand universities. aids in increasing the competitiveness of U.S. soybean growers and ensuring they retain access to the best tools and information.". @ASA_Soybeans CEO Stephen Censky reflects on his journey from @SDState to the @USDA:

RT @ArkAgResearch: Growing up on a farm, Michael Popp knows the risks farmers face. As a @uarkaeab professor, he aims to accelerate researc….

RT @AgIsAmerica: The Generation Next course led by @txextension gives new landowners the knowledge, skills, and motivation they need to ope….

RT @AgIsAmerica: Feral hogs cost Arkansas an estimated $41.3M in agricultural losses each year. 🐗📷. @AR_Extension agents are fighting back….

RT @USDA_NIFA: DYK: NIFA supports research and Extension efforts at Land-grant Universities (LGUs) working to find plant-based plastic alte….

RT @LU_CollegeofAg: 🌱Quinoa offers big potential for small-scale producers—and Lincoln University is leading the way in unlocking it. Join….

To fight H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cows, @FoundationFAR and @LifeAtPurdue are investing $301K in a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to develop a vaccine:

RT @TAMUHortPhysLab: Three cheers for RayRay! Rising junior @tamuhort, leading a 6-month dragon fruit🌵 study on how 5 soil substrates affec….