📢Join NIFA for an informational webinar on Sept. 7 to learn more about the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, which represents the agency’s coordinated, collaborative response to the vulnerabilities and impacts caused by our changing climate. ➡️ nifa.usda.gov/nifa-climate-a…

Sept.4 marks #NationalWildlifeDay. Across the nation, Land-grant Universities are working to support wildlife through conservation and management. Learn more about some of these NIFA-supported projects ➡️ nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blo…

Exciting news! U of MN FWCB is seeking applicants for a Presidential Postdoc. Succesful candidates will be offered a faculty job in our department after 2 years! AMAZING! Reach out to me, @erimystax or any of the potential mentors #teamfish #teambird fwcb.cfans.umn.edu/presidents-pos…

Just before 11 PM EDT, the northern lights intensified significantly. This photo was taken at NWS Marquette at 11 PM EDT. It's a good show out there right now. Check it out. #906wx #northernlights

On Labor Day, we celebrate American workers who have built our communities and put food on our tables. Thank you to all those who work in the food and agricultural sectors, and to the 100,000 Dept. of Agriculture employees who ensure our programs reach those who need them.

"I wish I could get [X] data from [Y Federal Agency] broken down by [race/ ethnicity/ sexual orientation / gender/ disability status/ veteran status/ small area geography/ etc] so I can [Z]" Have you ever had that thought? If so, please tell us about it: whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upda…

$2,800,000,000. 💲 📈 Dept. of Agriculture is tripling its investment in climate-smart agriculture, supporting practices that benefit U.S. farmers, markets, and our planet. Learn more: bit.ly/3QGyTar #climatesmart #climatechange

This round of Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities provides $2.8 billion for 70 projects. The awards range from $5 million to $95 million, will reach over 50,000 farms, and engage over 25 million acres in climate-smart practices. That’s a big deal, folks. #climatesmart

Increased complexity and heterogeneity in agricultural landscapes is associated with greater #biodiversity, according to a study. In PNAS: ow.ly/3Ymb50KIu6y

Through NIFA funding, Dr. Anabel Rodriguez was able to combine her past experience as an agricultural worker with her passion for occupational health, safety and epidemiology for ag workers. Read about her work, bit.ly/3BNn7XH #NIFAImpacts

Increasingly, 'Farm' and 'Rural' Are Not Synonymous -- The Food & Environment Reporting Network CoBank Mizzou News #Farming #offfarmincome #agriculture #rural bit.ly/3Lv5UWa

This leaf says it all, we have officially reached 31.4° at the office. It's been 154 days since we were last below 32° in Chanhassen (April 27, 2022). Today also marks the first time since 2014 in which we've seen a September freeze! #MNwx #WIwx

Tune in LIVE at 9 AM ET to watch the The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health ➡️ youtu.be/gL_0Qd3A3Jg #WHConfHungerHealth

Researchers are working on developing a new cash oilseed cover crop - golden pennycress - for use by the biofuel industry. Read more on this NIFA-funded project: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp…

Don't forget to attend NIFA's AFRI Predoctoral Fellowships Webinar on Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. CST. The program helps to develop new scientists and professionals to enter research, education and/or Extension fields within the food and ag sciences. Event details: nifa.usda.gov/afri-predoctor…

It barely frosted in the Twin Cities last night. These bees are frozen on the sunflower? 🐝 🥶 #mnwx

Humans are front and center in the new water cycle diagram from the USGS. It’s the first update to the educational chart used by hundreds of thousands of students in more than 20 years. eos.org/articles/not-y…

What does your #Minnesota look like today? We're in all 87 counties -- this is University of Minnesota in Ramsey County this morning. #mnwx

Oh my gourd, it's #NationalPumpkinDay! Six states account for most of the U.S. pumpkin production: Illinois, California, Indiana, Michigan, Texas and Virginia

Happy Halloween 🎃