By Scout Nelson
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is directing $37 million toward construction of an Agricultural Research Service facility at the University of Nebraska Lincoln’s Innovation Campus.
The federal investment supports a major agricultural research project in Nebraska and adds to more than $70 million in funding that U.S. Senator Deb Fischer has helped secure since 2021. The funding is intended to support the development of the ARS facility and strengthen agricultural research in the state.
The new USDA funding is part of a larger federal investment in the project. Fischer has worked to secure funding for the facility through several fiscal years.
“This is great news for UNL and the future of the ARS facility. Over the years, I have worked hard to secure over $70 million dollars in federal investments for this project. I thank Secretary Brooke Rollins and Undersecretary Scott Hutchins for recognizing the importance of funding this facility. I look forward to continuing to work to get this project fully finished.”
The funding history includes $11.3 million in Fiscal Year 2021, $20 million in Fiscal Year 2022, $25 million in Fiscal Year 2024, and $16 million in Fiscal Year 2026.
Together, these investments provide more than $70 million in federal support for the ARS facility. The project is located at UNL’s Innovation Campus, which supports research, education, and partnerships connected to agriculture and other fields.
Agricultural research facilities play an important role in developing new knowledge and tools for farmers, ranchers, food producers, and other parts of the agriculture industry. Research can help address challenges related to crops, livestock, food production, natural resources, and farm productivity.
The USDA investment also shows continued federal support for agricultural research in Nebraska. As construction and development continue, the facility is expected to provide a base for future research and collaboration.
The latest funding brings the total federal investment secured for the facility to more than $70 million and marks another major step toward its completion.
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