Science that Safeguards Our Nation...

and Feeds the World

Innovation is the cornerstone of our American identity. Through scientific curiosity, ingenuity and world-class research, Land-grant institutions across the country secure and sustain our nation's position as a global leader in innovative food production, resource management, and environmental sustainability.

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Agricultural Experiment Stations: Timeless traditions. Modern ingenuity.

Agricultural innovation is happening now, right in your backyard. Through the vast and robust network of Land-grant universities, solutions to tomorrow's global challenges are being discovered today.

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SECURITY

Ensuring everyone’s family has enough to eat, and that their food is safe, affordable, nutritious, and readily available.

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AGRICULTURAL
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Ensuring profitability, productivity, and sustainability for food and fiber production systems, using innovative and time-tested methods.

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ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP

Creating a sustainable future for our natural environment through stewardship of the ecosystem, energy conservation, and nutrient and water management.

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YOUTH, FAMILIES &
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Creating engaged citizens for our future with economic and community development, leadership, and youth development programs.

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Providing for your family’s health through nutrition, genomics, physical activity, wellness, and management of chronic disease.

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ENERGY &
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Leading the way in energy technologies such as bioproducts, biofuels, biomass, and other energy technologies and techniques.

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RESEARCH, NEWS & MEDIA

A farmer harvests alfalfa beneath a row of solar panels in a dual-use field. The agrivoltaics system allows for both crop production and renewable energy generation.

Farming under solar panels?

MSU researchers test a new model for Michigan agriculture

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5 days ago1 min read

Analena Bruce's research offers insights for creating stronger regional food systems in the Northeast.

Building a More Resilient Food System in New Hampshire

UNH researchers seek to foster the growth of regional food production and sales

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Aug 62 min read

Good to the last drop: Montana State University scientists explore how fluid dynamics can help improve aerial firefighting

Wildfires annually scorch hundreds of thousands of acres in Montana, consuming millions of dollars in suppression efforts. At Montana State University, groundbreaking research is using fluid dynamics and advanced simulations to revolutionize aerial firefighting. By studying how water and retardants behave when dropped from aircraft, scientists aim to pinpoint the most effective strategies to protect both land and lives.

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Science that Safeguards Our Nation...

and Feeds the World

DISCOVER OUR IMPACT

Agricultural Experiment Stations: Timeless traditions. Modern ingenuity.