AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoLivestock Tech in Action: McCarty Family Farms in Rexford welcomed UW–River Falls’ Humane Handling Institute for on-farm dairy training, including augmented-reality “Cattle Vision” goggles that let handlers see from a cow’s perspective to improve humane handling and facility design. Public Works & Infrastructure: In Grafton, residents urged the Board of Public Works to move fast on Bridge Street Dam repairs after a 2025 flood inspection found cracks and vegetation; the village is weighing hydraulic cylinder refurbish vs. replacement bids. Neuroarts & Community STEM: Wisconsin’s weekend calendar spotlights neuroarts—art, music, and science at Olbrich Botanical Gardens—plus other hands-on local events that mix creativity with learning. Policy for Research & Fusion: Wisconsin lawmakers advanced tax exemptions tied to contract research services (AB670) and nuclear fusion technology projects (AB657), expanding sales/use tax relief for qualifying equipment used in certified research. Privacy Tech Under Scrutiny: Flock rolled out new safety controls for its automated license plate reader network amid ongoing concerns about surveillance misuse and misidentifications. Gene Editing Breakthrough: UW–Madison researchers developed a platform to screen thousands of genes to find targets that can reduce detours that lower CRISPR editing success, aiming to improve gene therapies and related biotech.
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