AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMass Timber & Healthy Building: A new push for mass timber frames it as a low-carbon, healthier alternative to steel and concrete, with builders and financing incentives driving faster adoption. Northern Lights Forecast: NOAA says auroras could be visible across Wisconsin and nearby states Sunday night, with best viewing around 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Wisconsin Research Tax Breaks (AB670): Multiple lawmakers voted Yes on AB670, expanding sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used exclusively for qualified contract research services. COVID Vaccine Safety Scrutiny: Newly released emails say an FDA leader urged NIH to study possible COVID vaccine side effects, warning that unaddressed problems could “come back to bite you later.” Wildlife Science in Your Backyard: Wisconsin DNR is inviting residents to help track deer and game birds via Operation Deer Watch and the Game Bird Survey using its Survey123 app. Surveillance Backlash: Reporting highlights fusion centers monitoring social media posts tied to protests against Flock automatic license plate readers. Tech in Agriculture Training: UW–River Falls’ Humane Handling Institute is bringing on-farm dairy training to Kansas sites, including augmented-reality “Cattle Vision” goggles to help workers see from a cow’s perspective.
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