AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCritical Minerals & Defense: The U.S. Army selected REalloys to build and run a heavy rare earth processing site at the Tooele Army Depot in Utah, targeting dysprosium and terbium for defense magnets, with commercial development aimed for 2027–2028 as a Chinese-material procurement ban approaches. Public Health & Research: A major Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC has reached 454 deaths, and a first-of-its-kind randomized treatment trial (PARTNERS) opened enrollment, testing a monoclonal antibody and remdesivir. Montana Tech & Food Systems: Montana State University received a $600,000 USDA grant to develop sensors and methods to detect and remove harmful microbes in hydroponic systems, aiming to protect year-round crops. Montana Environment & Wildlife Tech: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks rolled out animal tracking radio towers, and separate reporting highlights bird-tracking tech revealing fast migration routes. Wildfire Smoke Safety: An air-quality explainer warns wildfire smoke can carry toxic compounds and can cause lasting lung damage, especially for kids. STEM in the Community: Scholarships in Glendive and Joseph support future healthcare and skilled-trades students. Sports: Big Sky State Games announced the Montana Mile field and schedule for July 17 in Lockwood.
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