AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAgrivoltaics in the Midwest: Farmers are pairing solar with crops and grazing to keep land productive, cut erosion, and support pollinators, with Minnesota highlighted as a growing hub. Wildlife crime: Officials warn that demand for sacred eagle feathers is fueling a black market, with recent convictions pointing to escalating illegal killings. Wildfire policy: The Trump administration’s plan to consolidate wildland firefighting into one agency is drawing warnings from former officials about chaos and higher catastrophe risk. Nebraska education & health workforce: UNL names 6,200+ students to the dean’s list, including Cheyenne students, while Bellevue University launches a reduced-credit RN-to-BSN program to address Nebraska’s nursing shortage. Food policy in court: A federal ruling blocks SNAP food restriction waivers in five states, including Nebraska, arguing USDA exceeded its authority. Nebraska agriculture research: UNL-linked work explores post-wheat cover crops for grazing in High Plains dryland systems. Cybercrime crackdown (Nebraska ties): A District of Nebraska case helped disrupt an ATM “jackpotting” malware network tied to Tren de Aragua.
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