AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUSDA Funding for Feral Swine: The USDA announced $35 million in partnership grants as part of a $105 million feral swine eradication and control pilot, aiming to protect farms, landscapes, and human and livestock health. Biotech Pest Control: In Panama, U.S.-funded researchers are preparing outdoor tests of genetically modified screwworm flies in heat-and-humidity conditions, a step toward reducing the flesh-eating parasite’s spread. UNC Social Work Degree: UNC-Chapel Hill won Board of Governors approval to offer a Bachelor of Social Work to help close workforce gaps, building on existing master’s and Ph.D. programs. AI in Classrooms: Education Secretary Linda McMahon says AI should be a tool with guardrails, not a teacher replacement, and argues for AI literacy plus expanded vocational training. Nuclear R&D Push: The DOE’s Genesis Mission named winners for “Project Prometheus,” including major lab partners and universities such as NC State, with Phase II funding for AI-driven nuclear development. Local STEM Support: Craven Community College received a health information technology grant to help students with tuition, tech, and certification costs. Wildlife & Health: A national equine health study will launch in August 2026, inviting horse owners to help track disease risks and guide preparedness. Surveillance Debate: Macon County voted to bar the Sheriff’s Office from using county funds for Flock license plate cameras, citing privacy and constitutional concerns.
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