AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNSF Funding Watch: The National Science Foundation is sending $108 million to six elite university research centers, including UNL, to build “quantum metamaterials” and other next-generation materials—an effort that comes as NSF’s broader budget faces proposed cuts. Natural Hazards: A new national study maps landslide exposure at the building level, estimating 6.5 million Americans live in landslide-prone areas—highlighting how risk can vary sharply block to block. Nebraska Agriculture: A Nebraska-based analyst says most corn has made it through pollination, but August weather will be decisive for grain fill and for soybean pod-setting, with tight soybean stocks and recent Chinese buying offering support. Community & Culture: Nebraska’s farmers market week (Aug. 2-8) is being celebrated as a local gathering spot for produce, crafts, and small businesses. Local Public Life: Korean War veterans were recognized at a ceremony in Creighton, with county coordinators bringing honorees together who couldn’t travel to Lincoln. Weather & Safety: A heat dome is driving dangerous temperatures across parts of the West, with major public health warnings and elevated fire danger.
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