AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood & Water Safety Tech: The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa won a $2 million NSF award (with UNL as a partner) to build AI-enabled tools that can spot environmental threats to food production systems earlier, including work tied to cyclospora investigations. Nebraska Energy From Manure: A Broken Bow RNG project broke ground, using anaerobic digesters to turn Adams Land & Cattle feedlot manure into about 1.2 million MMBtu of pipeline-quality natural gas per year. Aquatic Invasive Species Watch: Nebraska Game and Parks is warning waterfowl hunters after brittle naiad was found in Missouri River backwaters near Niobrara and Bazile Creek WMA; officials urge “Clean, Drain, and Dry” to stop spread. Data Centers vs. Communities: Across the U.S., residents are increasingly protesting AI data centers over water and power use, and some local officials are facing recalls tied to approvals and incentives. Local Governance & Infrastructure: Gov. Pillen highlighted new federal transportation funding for projects across seven Nebraska counties, including grants aimed at speeding delivery and improving mobility and safety. Weather & Risk: Severe storms are expected to move through the Dakotas and Upper Midwest over the Labor Day weekend, with a heightened flash-flood risk in parts of Iowa.
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