AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAgriTech: CLAAS has opened a research and development center in West Omaha, expanding its Nebraska footprint in farm machinery innovation. The state’s century-old Tractor Test Lab also drew 373,000 downloads worldwide in the past year, underscoring the global reach of its testing data. Health Research: A Hastings company led by a University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate won a $306,864 NIH grant to develop an antimicrobial prosthetic liner aimed at reducing skin infections. Research and Infrastructure: Nebraska researchers are working with the U.S. Geological Survey on a new statewide surface geologic map, while Husker scientists are exploring ways to track hidden nitrogen and reduce groundwater risks. Manufacturing: Becton Dickinson announced a $19 billion U.S. investment, with more than $1 billion planned for Nebraska. Medical Innovation: UNMC and Nebraska Medicine’s Project Health research and clinical learning building has grown to more than 1.5 million square feet, with its projected cost rising to $2.75 billion.
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