LINCOLN- Funding for a U.S. Department of Agriculture research facility, which is set to be built on the Nebraska Innovation Campus, was included in a federal spending bill approved by Congress and signed by President Biden last week. The appropriations package included $25 million for the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture, which is set to break ground this spring.

"This is a remarkable investment that will further Nebraska's status as a world leader in agriculture," said University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek. Sen. Deb Fischer, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, sponsored the funding bill in the Senate, while Rep. Mike Flood guided it through the House of Representatives.

"The investments we make today will ensure Nebraska is well positioned to seize the opportunities ahead," said Fischer in a statement. This additional funding was among $48.1 million in Community Projected Funding requested by Rep. Mike Flood. "All but one of our original funding requests received funding, which is an incredible result," said Flood.

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