AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAgricultural Research: USDA is putting $180 million into its seed collection, which holds more than 600,000 plant samples. The initiative will sequence major crops to map genetic resources and spot vulnerabilities in the U.S. seed supply. Autonomous Vehicles: D.C. rideshare drivers and union members rallied against a proposed bill that would let driverless robotaxis operate in the city, putting local tech policy in the spotlight. Biotechnology & Public Health: The Trump administration has ordered a federal campaign to cut mosquito populations in D.C. by 90% and ticks by 50% by 2028, with the effort intended as a model for wider use of modified pest-control technologies. Green Schools: D.C. schools are pushing greener learning spaces, linking school environments with sustainability.
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