AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNOAA Seafood Research: USM is joining NOAA’s new CIFARM effort with $13.5M in initial funding to make domestic seafood production safer, greener, and more cost-effective. Marine Energy Careers: MRECo welcomed three Mississippi State–linked interns to support ocean technology and renewable energy projects, including work at a tidal test site. Plant Heat Survival: University of Mississippi researchers helped uncover how plants keep functioning during warming, with built-in backup mechanisms tied to the PIF4 protein. Aquaculture & Food Tech: A Harvey, Louisiana aquaponics center is growing lettuce using fish-tank water, aiming to “farm farmers” through training and expansion. Public Health & Access: Mississippi’s neighbors are seeing longer trips for labor and delivery as units close; the data show drive times rising in some counties. STEM in Schools: Warsaw Community High School’s Envirothon team earned a spot at an international environmental competition after winning again at Mississippi State University. Safety Reminder: A grain bin death story highlights how quickly accidents can turn fatal, reinforcing the need for strict farm safety practices.
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