AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNebraska Cyber & Data Center Policy: In Nebraska’s 1st District debate, Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer sparred over foreign policy, health care, and immigration, but both highlighted data centers—Backemeyer pushed for more local control and transparency on water/electric impacts, while Flood backed limiting federal interference and requiring developers to deliver tangible community benefits. AgTech on the Ground: Nebraska farmers are using drones to inspect center pivots remotely, and ranchers are turning to virtual fencing to stretch grazing during drought. Research Funding & Crop Resilience: A $1.9M NSF grant will study drought tolerance in wheat and rice using soil fungi, with Nebraska researchers involved. UNL Research Status Fight: The AAUP urged the AAU to reject UNL’s bid to rejoin, citing last year’s department cuts and layoffs. STEM in Action: Chadron State students presented chemistry research at the National Chemistry Conference. Community Tech & Safety: Lincoln police say a kidnapping case ended after remote vehicle disabling, using tech plus an NSP air wing. Manufacturing Spotlight: Nebraska’s “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” named its top 16, with voting open.
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