AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSemiconductor push in South Burlington: UVM’s V-GaN Tech Hub opened its new Test and Characterization Facility at 435 Community Drive, giving regional companies access to specialized high-power equipment and expertise to move GaN chips from lab work toward manufacturing. Clean-energy grants fight: The Trump administration admitted in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean energy grants “based solely” on whether recipient states backed Kamala Harris in 2024, undercutting earlier claims and fueling charges of political “weaponization.” Vermont dairy spotlight: UVM Extension named Rail View Dairy in New Haven the 2026 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year, citing herd management, land stewardship, and innovation. Local health workforce training: Six Upper Valley residents graduated from Dartmouth Health’s Project SEARCH, completing internships across hospital departments. Community business tech: VIP introduced VIP Intelligence, an AI suite for the beverage industry built on its ordering and pricing data. Agribusiness roundup: This week’s Agribusiness coverage highlights pork trade updates, commodity hedging tools, and farm equipment aftermarket trends. Public safety: Montpelier mosquito tests found West Nile virus, with officials urging bite prevention. Education facilities debate: A proposed turf field at CVU High School drew PFAS and microplastics concerns from some residents.
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