AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCancer Research: Springdale’s Highlands Oncology has grown its clinical-trial program from about 70 studies to nearly 150 in six years, adding a $4 million trials suite and expanding access to experimental treatments in Northwest Arkansas. Agricultural Science: Arkansas State University received $2.6 million to upgrade animal-health research facilities and equipment, with work expected to finish by 2030. Bird Science: New feeders at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville will support birds and give citizen scientists a place to track populations. Water-Saving Farming: A $1.23 million USDA grant will fund Arkansas field trials of Poly Punch, a tool designed to improve irrigation and reduce groundwater use. Grid Technology: Google’s demand-response agreements include Entergy Arkansas, letting participating facilities shift or reduce electricity use during peak demand. Industrial Innovation: U.S. Steel has broken ground in Osceola on a $1.9 billion direct-reduced-iron plant, expected to create 200 full-time jobs.
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