AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKansas Ag Tech: Kansas State University precision agriculture expert Deepak Joshi says more farmers are using drones with RGB and multispectral imaging to scout early crop emergence, stand counts, and field conditions fast—covering a 150-acre field in about 30 minutes instead of half a day. Livestock Health Watch: Kansas officials are warning ranchers about a New World screwworm case found in a Texas calf, urging vigilance because the parasite fly’s larvae can destroy livestock herds. Rural Care Expansion: Avel eCare, Great Plains Health Alliance, and Pioneer Health Network are partnering with Kansas Rural Health Transformation funding to expand telemedicine across rural hospitals, including emergency, inpatient, and behavioral health. Space Tech Buzz: A firmware update hints SpaceX may be preparing a next-gen Starlink dish (“rev5”), potentially smaller and closer to the portable Starlink Mini. Kansas Research Funding Concern: Kansas leaders and lawmakers question why NIH research funds are delayed, citing staffing shortages slowing grant distribution. Dairy Upgrade at K-State: K-State’s dairy unit is on track for upgrades as the current facility nears the end of its useful life, with plans to better support research, teaching, and heat-abatement needs.
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