AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBiotech in Wisconsin: N-Zyme Biomedical kicked off a Phase 2 trial for a pepsin inhibitor aimed at laryngopharyngeal reflux, targeting a mechanism that standard acid blockers don’t address. STEM education: The Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover is enrolling students for summer programs mixing agriculture, food science, engineering, pollinator science and cooking. Ag research with a twist: UW–Madison researchers are “listening” to soil using ground recorders to track living activity and help farmers make better management decisions. Energy storage shake-up: General Motors is pushing sodium-ion battery tech into grid-scale storage, aiming to move beyond the lithium iron phosphate status quo. Clean power reliability: Eagle Eye Power Solutions launched a portable emergency battery charger for utility substations, designed for fast deployment during failures or maintenance. Local learning wins: UW-Stevens Point earned a national College of Distinction for engaged, experiential learning. Public health watch: New York ticks were found carrying a rare Lyme-causing bacterium previously seen in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Food system pressure: A nationwide frost has devastated the 2026 tart cherry crop, with reserves running low and industry at risk.
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