Released today, the U.S. Ocean Climate Action Plan lays out a vision for: 🌊Achieving a climate neutral future without harmful greenhouse gas emissions 🌊Accelerating nature-based solutions to climate change 🌊Enhancing climate coastal resilience whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upda…

Thanks for visiting UMN College Veterinary Medicine !

Hearing from @rickspinradnoaa and other line office leaders launching the FY 2024 budget request and plans for the coming year. First time NOAA has had a fully appointed and confirmed political team in 28 years.

Recreation of the Atlantic coast tide at the NOAA science center!

Today NOAA announced a $2.6B framework to invest in coastal resilience through the Inflation Reduction Act. The initiative will protect coastal communities, restore marine resources, improve weather & climate data services, & more. noaa.gov/news-releases/… #ClimateReadyCoasts

NDSU, Grand Farm, Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corp. and FMWF Chamber have reached the semifinal round for a $160 million grant part of the NSF Engines program for their FARMS proposal. Read more: ndsu.edu/news/view/deta… #NDSU

Such an innovative program and great to work with UMRochester

Great work from NDSU and collaborative partners!

Thrilled about this one!

THE AXE IS HOME 🪓

Legislation requiring universities and colleges that participate in federal student aid programs to report hazing incidents is now headed to the White House. The Stop Campus Hazing Act was approved the Senate tonight by unanimous consent.

Lovely morning laying wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery with Wreaths Across America

I’m humbled to have earned the recommendation of the Steering and Policy Committee to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, and look forward to earning the support of the full Democratic Caucus tomorrow. Read my full statement below. ⬇️

Busy few days supporting Land-Grant universities in advocating for capacity funding, a full Farm Bill, and stability in federal partnerships to ensure continued research and extension programming.

4⃣ Investing $100 Million in Avian Flu Research & Vaccine Development: In consultation with HHS.gov, CDC, NIH and U.S. FDA, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service launched a $100 million funding opportunity to support research into HPAI prevention, therapeutics, and potential vaccines.

APLU urges Congress to reject the administration’s proposal to enact massive cuts to higher education & research that would devastate U.S. innovation, productivity, & national security. aplu.org/news-and-media…

Family farmers are facing declining crop prices, rising costs, and extreme weather events that keep getting worse. Yet the safety net they rely on has not kept up. It's time for a farm bill that provides more support that is reliable and timely. 🔗: nfu.org/forfarmerssake

Preventing avian flu is critical for Minnesota farmers and the stability of our food supply. I worked to secure funding to expand @UMNVetLab’s testing capacity in Willmar. This will improve our ability to stop the spread of avian flu and other diseases. wctrib.com/news/local/us-…