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Rep. Mike Flood, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 1st district, shared a series of tweets highlighting agricultural contributions and upcoming events. Known for his dedication to local agriculture, Flood replaced Jeff Fortenberry in 2022 and has served since then. His educational background includes a BA from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

On March 17, 2025, Rep. Flood tweeted about National Agriculture Week, focusing on Nebraska's leading role in corn production. He stated, "Throughout #NationalAgWeek, I'll be highlighting how our farmers and ranchers fuel our nation's success." He emphasized the state's leadership in producing its namesake crop and invited followers to explore related statistics.

The following day, March 18, he reminded constituents of an upcoming town hall meeting in Columbus that evening. In his tweet, he mentioned, "Reminder: Join my town hall in Columbus tonight in person or watch on @cspan." The post included links for streaming the event and accessing further details.

Later on March 18, Flood acknowledged Nebraska's agricultural heritage on National Agriculture Day by tweeting about the state's longstanding contribution to global food supply through innovation and effort. He remarked, "For generations, Nebraska's farmers and ranchers have helped feed the world through their innovation and hard work." He celebrated their achievements with additional data insights.