From a tiny seedling in the soil to the spot of honor in your living room, your Christmas tree’s journey was likely shaped by the work of a land-grant university: https://t.co/oLEg5P2Uih

Managing avian diseases is complex. See how an award-winning multistate project brings together researchers to conduct efficient, innovative research on poultry genetics, immunity & disease resistance: https://t.co/nBAix8WRip @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

Farmers in the Arkansas Delta increased voluntary wintertime cover crop adoption by 5%. Read how @uarkaeab figured it out using satellite imagery and government data: https://t.co/tdS9QMKq0j @AgIsAmerica @AginArk @bumperscollege

As part of a multistate project, researchers are working to understand how parenting practices influence kids’ eating behaviors when a parent is not present. Researchers are using findings to develop educational tools & materials: https://t.co/FSGgg8vtkL @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

Bovine respiratory disease is the leading cause of death for dairy calves after weaning, costing the U.S. cattle industry more than $1B each year. A new NSF-funded project aims to change that with AI-powered early detection. https://t.co/a1BWKMEbUC

~48 million cases of foodborne illness occur per year in the U.S. See how scientists at land-grant universities are improving prevention, detection, and management of foodborne pathogens so that consumers can enjoy safe food: https://t.co/Gq6qnI2C2k @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA

"The U.S. land grant model is a path to food security and helps produce the next generation of young leaders." Adam Putnam, CEO of @DucksUnlimited, reflects on the impact of land-grant universities in both his life and in the field of conservation: https://t.co/mlNDFBVnOj

Land-grant universities are tackling diabetes from every angle: from empowering families with nutrition education and boosting access to healthy food, to driving research in prevention and management, helping to strengthen public health nationwide. https://t.co/AE3ZNFOyAr

Joe Cramer of @MichBeans said, "Without state or federal support...our research comes to a halt." See how @michiganstateu research is helping dry bean growers succeed in Michigan and beyond. @MSUnews @CANRatMSU @MichDeptofAg @AgIsAmerica @APLU_News READ: https://t.co/mWfi1U1jlu

Undergraduate research is an integral part of a UMES education, and tomorrow, students will present the fruits of their labor at the student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium. Good luck to all the students presenting! @umesnews

Nominations for the APLU Food Systems Leadership Award are now open! Each year, APLU recognizes a leader who has made an extraordinary impact on the food system through leadership and service. Nominations are due February 27, 2026. For more info, visit: https://t.co/nPDsjvFlSp

AI is transforming how we track, analyze and control the insect populations that affect human, animal and environmental health. @PurdueInsects and @PurdueABE researchers are pioneering the field, advancing the #PurdueOneHealth initiative. https://t.co/MMQqO9DDi5

Scientists at land-grant universities are working to to put good food on every table. See how Hatch Multistate research projects bring together researchers in different states to improve food production, safety, quality & access: https://t.co/1eR6oe4o0s @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA

Parenting isn’t easy — and neither are the myriad of other experiences that can arise in family life. To help navigate challenging life situations, Extension experts lead research-backed initiatives to strengthen America's families: https://t.co/YhUIJYdLUk

People don't realize that invasive species impact their lives every day, Mark Hoddle @UCRentomology, @UCRCNAS & @ucanr tells @ISDPPodcast. And public research protects against the damage invasive species do https://t.co/Ry95zgiccv @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

The @michiganstateu Swine Teaching and Research Center has been recognized by @NationalSwine as the fourth highest recorder of Yorkshires in the U.S., and first among land-grant institutions. Yorkshires are the most recorded swine breed nationally. READ: https://t.co/LVu72tJMyV

Thanks to @USDA_NIFA for funding research for @ucanr #CooperativeExtension & @LSUAgCenter to find improved sweet potato varieties 🙏 @AgIsAmerica

Collaborative projects by land-grant universities are supporting better health for individuals, families & communities by researching nutrition, food safety, pollutants, vector-borne diseases, protective gear & more. https://t.co/mXwFcqv8DB @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA

As family and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the many hands that make our holiday meals possible: https://t.co/Kby6EcAcmk

As you get ready for this #Thanksgiving holiday, see how collaborative research led by #landgrantuniversities help put abundant, safe, nutritious, flavorful food on your tables: https://t.co/vBZ435jIFn @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA #Thanksgiving2025 #happythanksgiving