AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLivestock Health Watch: USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in a Texas calf, the first in Texas since 1966, triggering quarantine steps; a Nebraska veterinarian says the risk is serious but not panic-worthy, with wounds needing prompt treatment. Water & Data Centers: Google announced a $10M Texas Water Impact Fund and a broader $17M stewardship push that includes Nebraska, with Omaha’s MUD set to expand leak detection to cut water loss. Energy & Wildlife: Nebraska regulators approved the $800M, 220-mile R-Project transmission line through the Sandhills despite landowner concerns about fragile habitat and species impacts. Community Forests: UNL and PlantNebraska highlight how Nebraska towns are diversifying tree canopies to reduce losses from pests like emerald ash borer. Game Management: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider tighter personal deer permit limits starting in 2027, plus other wildlife rule changes. Agriculture Policy: USDA unveiled a migratory big game conservation framework using Farm Bill tools to protect habitat and improve wildlife movement while keeping working lands working. Cleanup & Health: EPA launched a new Superfund Solutions initiative aimed at speeding contaminated-site cleanups nationwide.
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