FedByScience

FedByScience is a collaborative initiative among universities to raise the visibility of the value of federal investment in food and agricultural research.

[FedByScience @FedByScience]

Happy #PollinatorWeek! How is @agsciences @penn_state helping honey bees? #agresearch @USDA_NIFA @soarfdn Innovation to Profit report here: https://t.co/5ymIjKwW7C

[FedByScience @FedByScience]

@soarfdn announces Dr. Margaret Zeigler @Harvest2050_MZ as new Interim President, an expanded mandate, & new Chair of Board! https://t.co/FkQn50N0e7

[UTIA Senior Leader @UTIALeader]

Excellent visit to the Northeast TN AgResearch and Education Center and the Clyde Austin 4-H Center with @UT_President and @hongwei_xin illustrates the impacts of @UTIAg and our work with TN farmers and youth across the state. Everywhere You Look (in Greeneville) UT! @utsystem

[FedByScience @FedByScience]

@soarfdn wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! https://t.co/tsas1AZJ7X

[NIFA @USDA_NIFA]

Job announcement: GS-1035-09/11 Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Media) in Kansas City, MO. Open to the public & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL. Supports @USDA_NIFA’s digital comm products/services, including web & social media. Learn more/apply: https://t.co/L6m9XcM6CM

[FedByScience @FedByScience]

@soarfdn news release applauds Proposed Funding Increase for @USDA Flagship Competitive Science Program: Senate appropriations bill would increase the funding of @USDA_NIFA AFRI to $435M for FY2021 https://t.co/SlqVtKfpIy

[Prof Alison Van Eenennaam (@BioBeef) @BioBeef]

We made a 30 minute video that discusses how we made a genome edited knock-in bull - this was a multiyear project and we recorded all aspects - the design, the lab work, the cattle work - emphasizing the path of science is sometimes circuitous https://t.co/OMV6AGtBvL via @YouTube

[Farm Journal Foundation @FarmJFoundation]

Can anyone identify this root vegetable at first glance? It is a red beetroot! This crop is packed with essential nutrients, such as iron, potassium and vitamin C. #Beetroots have even been associated with health benefits including lower blood pressure. #fjfgarden #agriculture

[SoAR Foundation @supportagresrch]

@soarfdn releases new report where leading global plant scientists press for more resilient and resource-efficient crop systems to combat #ClimateChange. Thanks @USDA_NIFA @USDA @virginia_tech #agresearch https://t.co/NF4Oa7Ov0u

[K-State Extension @kstateextension]

K-State's Chuck Rice, described as a relentless advocate for agriculture, has been named Educator of the Year by the Mid America CropLife Association. https://t.co/qPME8oy7Qd @KSRE, #ksleg

[Faith Peppers @FaithPepp]

@AgIsAmerica @FedByScience @CDCgov

[SoAR Foundation @supportagresrch]

Dr. William Danforth, @soarfdn founder, passed away yesterday at the age of 94. Our team feels extraordinarily fortunate to have known and worked with Bill. We are thankful for his immense generosity and vision. Please see a tribute to him here. https://t.co/kae5KrNqPV

[Faith Peppers @FaithPepp]

@ACETweets4U @FedByScience Have you signed up for this fantastic research news source? @AGMEDIANEWS @AgMediaSummit @agcommnetwork

[NASEM Agriculture @NASEM_Ag]

How have the #food and #agriculture systems been affected by #COVID19?

Watch the recording of the @theNASEM and @NASEM_Ag webinar, with perspectives from AG Kawamura, former CA Dept of Food & Ag Secretary, and Tom Vilsack, former Secretary of @USDA https://t.co/0wlwSvbSDm

[FedByScience @FedByScience]

How are #agresearchers and Extension professionals rapidly responding to COVID-19? @penn_state @NCExtension @NCStateCALS @ACESIllinois @USDA_NIFA @soarfdn @APLU_Ag https://t.co/SGFCXRLaBq

[Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) @FoundationFAR]

FFAR & @AAVMC are excited to announce the 2020 FFAR Vet Fellows. These fellows are pursuing critical research at the intersection of animal health, global food security and sustainable agriculture https://t.co/sZpXmzc7Lw

[FedByScience @FedByScience]

Congratulations @LairmoreDVMDean and thank you for all your important work! @AAVMC

[Commissioner Nikki Fried @NikkiFriedFL]

UPDATE: @FDACS has 630+ reports of suspicious seed packets from China. After @USDA_APHIS guidance today, Floridians should:

✅Report to @FDACS: 1-888-397-1517 & [email protected]
✅Put packet AND mailing materials in sealed plastic bag
✅We will schedule contactless pickup

[Faith Peppers @FaithPepp]

@USDA_NIFA -funded research strenghtens rural America. #NIFAimoacts #MRFImpacts #RuralAmerica

[FedByScience @FedByScience]

DO NOT Plant Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China https://t.co/9MGdwjhoyT

[FedByScience @FedByScience]

Kudos! Terrific video on how @UF_IFAS is continuing with vital #agresearch & #Extension during #COVID19. @IFAS_VP @USDA_NIFA @JackPayneIFAS @APLU_Ag

[UF/IFAS @UF_IFAS]

Throughout #COVID-19, @UF & #UFIFAS have continued to serve the people of #Florida.