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Virginia Department of Transportation: Give Input on the Prices Fork Road Study
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 19, 2025:
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Give input on the Prices Fork Road Study
Take online survey through June 2; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/salem/sa-25-01/
SALEM - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) improvements along Prices Fork Road (Route 412/Route 685)
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RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 19, 2025:
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Give input on the Prices Fork Road Study
Take online survey through June 2; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/salem/sa-25-01/
SALEM - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) improvements along Prices Fork Road (Route 412/Route 685)between McCoy Road and North Main Street in Town of Blacksburg and Montgomery County.
The study will evaluate traffic operations and safety conditions and consider a range of improvements that may be developed into applications for transportation funding.
VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more and take an online survey through June 2. Community input received through this survey will help the study team identify existing issues along the study corridor and develop recommendations for potential improvements that will be evaluated and presented during the next phase of the study, which will include another opportunity for public comment.
The survey, which has a translation tool for other languages, is available at https://publicinput.com/sa-25-01-02. Comments can also be sent to William.Crawford@vdot.virginia.gov or to William Crawford, Virginia Department of Transportation, 731 Harrison Avenue, Salem, VA 24153.
This study is being conducted as part of the Project Pipeline program, which was created by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). Project Pipeline is a performance-based planning program to identify cost-effective solutions to multimodal transportation needs in Virginia. Project Pipeline is led by Virginia's Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI), in collaboration with VDOT and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT).
The Commonwealth is partnering with the Town of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, and the New River Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization to develop targeted improvements for the Prices Fork Road Project Pipeline Study that minimize community impacts and address priority needs in a cost-effective way. This study is expected to be complete in summer 2026; it does not set construction dates for any improvements. The final plan will provide a multimodal investment strategy that can be used to seek and secure funding through programs including SMART SCALE, revenue sharing, and others.
VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT Civil Rights at 540-387-5552.
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Original text here: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/news/salem-district/give-input-on-the-prices-fork-road-study.php
Virginia Department of Transportation: Give Input on Study for East Main Street in Radford
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 19, 2025:
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Give input on study for East Main Street in Radford
Take online survey through June 2; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/salem/sa-25-03/
SALEM - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicyclist, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) improvements along East Main Street (Route 11)
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RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 19, 2025:
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Give input on study for East Main Street in Radford
Take online survey through June 2; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/salem/sa-25-03/
SALEM - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicyclist, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) improvements along East Main Street (Route 11)between Lee Highway (Route 11) and Tyler Avenue (Route 177) in the City of Radford.
The study will evaluate traffic operations and safety conditions and consider a range of improvements that may be developed into applications for transportation funding.
VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more and take an online survey through June 2. Community input received through this survey will help the study team identify existing issues along the study corridor and develop recommendations for potential improvements that will be evaluated and presented during the next phase of the study, which will include another opportunity for public comment.
The survey, which has a translation tool for other languages, is available at https://publicinput.com/sa-25-03. Comments can also be sent to William.Crawford@vdot.virginia.gov or to William Crawford, Virginia Department of Transportation, 731 Harrison Avenue, Salem, VA 24153.
This study is being conducted as part of the Project Pipeline program, which was created by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). Project Pipeline is a performance-based planning program to identify cost-effective solutions to multimodal transportation needs in Virginia. Project Pipeline is led by Virginia's Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI), in collaboration with VDOT and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT).
The Commonwealth is partnering with the City of Radford and New River Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization to develop targeted improvements for the East Main Street (Route 11) Pipeline Study that minimize community impacts and address priority needs in a cost-effective way. This study is expected to be complete in summer 2026; it does not set construction dates for any improvements. The final plan will provide a multimodal investment strategy that can be used to seek and secure funding through programs including SMART SCALE, revenue sharing, and others.
VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT Civil Rights at 540-387-5552.
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Original text here: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/news/salem-district/give-input-on-study-for-east-main-street-in-radford.php
University of Maine System Trustees Pass FY26 Budget Among Unprecedented Financial Uncertainty
ORONO, Maine, May 20 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release on May 19, 2025:
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University of Maine System Trustees pass FY26 budget among unprecedented financial uncertainty
The budget for Maine's largest driver of educational attainment and economic development is dependent upon State appropriation proposed by Governor Mills being provided by the Legislature, a modest tuition increase and employee attrition
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- Amid unprecedented uncertainty, Trustees approved a University of Maine System (UMS) budget for next year but cautioned that cuts
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ORONO, Maine, May 20 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release on May 19, 2025:
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University of Maine System Trustees pass FY26 budget among unprecedented financial uncertainty
The budget for Maine's largest driver of educational attainment and economic development is dependent upon State appropriation proposed by Governor Mills being provided by the Legislature, a modest tuition increase and employee attrition
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- Amid unprecedented uncertainty, Trustees approved a University of Maine System (UMS) budget for next year but cautioned that cutscould be coming if the Legislature does not provide the State appropriation proposed by Governor Mills and federal funding is further reduced.
The $688.9 million Fiscal Year 26 (FY26) operating budget (External Site) for Maine's largest education and economic development enterprise, unanimously approved by the Trustees at their regular meeting today at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI), assumes modest enrollment growth despite difficult demographics. Gains are expected among out-of-state student credit hours (+5.5%) and in subscriptions to the host institution's popular YourPace competency-based degree online program (External Site) (+25%), which has tripled UMPI's enrollment over the past five years. Residence hall occupancy is budgeted at 93%, the same as the school year that just ended, with wide variations across UMS universities largely because of the condition of aging dormitories.
The budget also assumes a 4% increase in the System's State appropriation proposed by Governor Mills and endorsed by a bipartisan majority of the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee but not included in the so-called continuing services budget passed by the Legislature in March, which flat-funded UMS in both FY26 and FY27. The Governor's proposal also subsidized the System's initial costs to implement Maine's new mandatory paid leave program, which will cost UMS an estimated $4 million in annual required premium contributions.
The System and its partners, including the Maine Education Association, are now advocating for those critical appropriation increases, which total $13.58 million in FY26, to be added into a second State budget bill currently being negotiated by lawmakers.
"Our public universities provide the best value proposition for Maine's students and taxpayers. When confronted with challenges, our System has made the difficult decisions necessary to deliver a balanced budget and affordable, high-quality education to Maine families. We need the Legislature to do its part to support our students and stave off painful workforce reductions," said Board Chair Trish Riley. "Now more than ever, Maine must invest in its most powerful and proven engine of economic mobility."
The additional State appropriations are essential to the System's ability to mitigate budgeted tuition increases to just 3% for Maine students next year, despite bargained compensation costs climbing $27.2 million (+6.6%) in FY26 for UMS and other inflationary impacts. UMS is one of the state's largest employers and about two-thirds of the System's budget is dedicated to compensating its nearly 13,000 faculty, staff and student workers.
UMS also relies on federal funding, especially for research and innovation activities at the University of Maine and for student financial aid across the System, like need-based federal Pell grants and work-study. Currently, millions of dollars of UMaine's federal funding has been terminated or paused, with reductions in high-impact research and extension activities and employee layoffs already underway, though new opportunities are also emerging.
"The University of Maine System is delivering with demographic-defying enrollment, record student retention and record workforce and research impact, as evidenced by the more than 6,500 career-ready professionals we graduated this month," said Chancellor Dannel Malloy. "We thank Governor Mills and the Legislature's Education Committee for recognizing the significance of our public universities' progress to Maine and urge the full Legislature to make the investments necessary for us to maintain tuition affordability and sustain the faculty and staff who support the success of our students and our state's economy and communities."
Even with the modest increases, the average cost for in-state students to attend Maine's public universities, inclusive of tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, will still be the most affordable in New England at $22,944 next school year. That's significantly less than the $35,815 students in Massachusetts will pay to attend (External Site) their state's flagship based on published rates.
At one time, the State funded 72.5% of UMS operations. However, appropriations for Maine's public universities have dramatically decreased since the Great Recession when adjusted for inflation and in FY26 will again account for a smaller share of revenue (38%) than from student tuition (39%).
With State support failing to keep pace with inflation since 2008, the System has maintained affordable student access to postsecondary educational opportunity by initiating a hiring freeze, retrenching faculty and staff, incentivizing faculty retirement and leaving hundreds of positions vacant. UMS has also delayed deferred maintenance -- the burden of which has ballooned to $1.8 billion -- and recently sold nearly 100,000 square feet of built space.
In FY26, the System is further budgeting nearly $10 million in attrition savings, including through more retirements and vacancies.
"Every year is challenging but this year we are facing unprecedented uncertainty -- even beyond what we experienced during the pandemic," UMS Vice Chancellor for Finance and Strategic AI Integration Ryan Low told Trustees. He said the Board would make adjustments at its October meeting if external funding and fall enrollment actuals did not align with the approved budget.
Following the implementation this year of legislation that added a second student member to the Board, the FY26 UMS budget is the first in System history for which two students -- an undergraduate and a graduate -- were able to cast votes.
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Original text here: https://www.maine.edu/blog/2025/05/19/university-of-maine-system-trustees-pass-fy26-budget-among-unprecedented-financial-uncertainty/
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owner
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release:
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PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners
Plans for Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, June 10
HARRISBURG - A total of 239 disciplinary actions, including 115 education requirements, and $160,425 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 160 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enforcement actions by the Public Utility Commission's (PUC's)
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release:
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PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners
Plans for Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, June 10
HARRISBURG - A total of 239 disciplinary actions, including 115 education requirements, and $160,425 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 160 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enforcement actions by the Public Utility Commission's (PUC's)Damage Prevention Committee (DPC). These actions were taken during the DPC's May 2025 meeting.
The next meeting of the DPC is Tuesday, June 10 at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to join the meeting in person in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building, Harrisburg. Attendees also will be able to access the virtual conference by clicking on this Microsoft Teams event link or by calling into the telephone conference by dialing 267-332-8737, and then entering phone conference ID 709 449 604# to listen to the meeting. The meeting agenda will be made available here (https://www.puc.pa.gov/press-release/2025/puc-damage-prevention-committee-announces-actions-against-underground-facility-owners-excavators-and-project-owners-5-19-2025).
About the DPC
The DPC is a peer-based group of 13 representatives, nominated by their industry or affiliated organizations and appointed by the PUC. Creation of the committee was authorized by Pennsylvania's Underground Utility Line Protection Law - also known as the "One Call Law." The focus of the DPC is to reduce the number of "hits" on underground lines and utilities.
The DPC meets regularly to review alleged violations of the One Call Law and make informal determinations as to the appropriate response including, but not limited to, the issuance of warning letters, mandatory training programs and/or administrative penalties. Summaries of actions taken at monthly DPC meetings are available on the PUC's website.
Digging Safety - PA One Call
Every year, Damage Prevention and Safety responds to numerous underground line hits across the state. While underground lines are often "out of sight and out of mind," every hit poses a risk to the contractors and homeowners who are doing the digging; to utility workers and emergency responders who are mobilized when lines are struck; and to bystanders who live, work or travel near the locations of the incidents.
State law requires contractors and residents to contact PA One Call at least three business days prior to excavation - triggering alerts to all utilities within an intended digging area and prompting utilities to mark where their facilities are located. Pennsylvanians can dial 8-1-1 to connect with the One Call system, while out-of-state residents or businesses can call 1-800-242-1776.
About the Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement
The independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) enforces state and federal pipeline safety, electric safety and motor carrier safety laws and regulations and represents the public interest in ratemaking and service matters before the PUC's Office of Administrative Law Judge. I&E has the authority to bring enforcement action, seek emergency orders from the Commission or take other steps to ensure public safety.
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Contact:
Denise McCracken
Senior Communications Specialist
717-787-5722
demccracken@pa.gov
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Original text here: https://www.puc.pa.gov/press-release/2025/puc-damage-prevention-committee-announces-actions-against-underground-facility-owners-excavators-and-project-owners-5-19-2025
NORTH DAKOTA LOTTERY CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT STATEWIDE DRUG TASK FORCE OPERATIONS
BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 20 -- North Dakota Attorney Drew Wrigley issued the following news:
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NORTH DAKOTA LOTTERY CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT STATEWIDE DRUG TASK FORCE OPERATIONS
BISMARCK, ND - When North Dakotans play the lottery, they're not just playing for a chance to win big - they're helping fund the fight against drug crime across the state.
Since 2007, a portion of North Dakota Lottery proceeds has been directed to the Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force Grant Fund (MJDTFGF) - a funding source that supports the operational needs of 11 drug task forces operating statewide.
Per North
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BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 20 -- North Dakota Attorney Drew Wrigley issued the following news:
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NORTH DAKOTA LOTTERY CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT STATEWIDE DRUG TASK FORCE OPERATIONS
BISMARCK, ND - When North Dakotans play the lottery, they're not just playing for a chance to win big - they're helping fund the fight against drug crime across the state.
Since 2007, a portion of North Dakota Lottery proceeds has been directed to the Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force Grant Fund (MJDTFGF) - a funding source that supports the operational needs of 11 drug task forces operating statewide.
Per NorthDakota Century Code 53-12.1-09, quarterly transfers from the Lottery operating fund began at just over $105,000 per quarter and have steadily increased to $250,000 per quarter since July 2023. As of April 8, 2025, the Lottery has contributed more than $10 million to the MJDTFGF.
"These funds are providing a lot of essential support for law enforcement," said North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley. "Without the North Dakota Lottery's continued support, our drug task forces could not operate at the level our communities expect and need."
Unlike other grants, MJDTFGF dollars cannot be used for personnel costs or buy funds. Instead, they help cover the day-to-day essentials that keep task forces running, including:
* Rent and office space, Specialized training, Vehicle leasing programs and equipment and protective gear (computers, radios, vests, and more).
Even though $1 million is transferred each year, demand continues to exceed available funding, making every dollar critical. In fact, some grant applications are denied annually due to limited funds.
"The money raised by Lottery players supports real tools, real equipment, real safety measures, and crucial training that protect our communities," said Lonnie Grabowska, director of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. "These funds directly help our officers do their jobs and stay safe while doing them."
The MJDTFGF empowers local task forces to identify, disrupt, and dismantle drug trafficking networks across North Dakota--work that impacts every region of the state.
For more information about how lottery funds are used, visit LOTTERY.ND.GOV.
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Original text here: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/north-dakota-lottery-contributions-support-statewide-drug-task-force-operations/
N.M. Economic Development Dept.: New Mexico Accelerates Global Partnerships With NMexus Launch
SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on May 19, 2025:
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New Mexico accelerates global partnerships with NMexus launch
New center in Mesa del Sol offers a one-stop shop for foreign companies entering U.S. market
ALBUQUERQUE -- New Mexico Economic Development Department Secretary Rob Black hosted local and international business leaders today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NMexus Center, a new business accelerator established to boost foreign direct investment in the state.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
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SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on May 19, 2025:
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New Mexico accelerates global partnerships with NMexus launch
New center in Mesa del Sol offers a one-stop shop for foreign companies entering U.S. market
ALBUQUERQUE -- New Mexico Economic Development Department Secretary Rob Black hosted local and international business leaders today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NMexus Center, a new business accelerator established to boost foreign direct investment in the state.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grishamfirst announced NMexus (MEK-sus) last week at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland. Located in Albuquerque's Mesa del Sol innovation district, the accelerator is a first-of-its-kind commercialization center for companies from India, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, equipping them with the tools necessary to successfully expand operations in New Mexico and succeed in the U.S. market.
"By creating global partnerships that transcend borders, New Mexico has strategically positioned itself to lead the reshoring movement," Gov. Lujan Grisham said. "Today's milestone is the outcome of our bold efforts to attract and grow businesses who choose to call our state their home." Last week's announcement included news that seven companies from India and Oman would comprise the first cohort moving into the center. There was further investment news at today's ribbon-cutting, as members of India's Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (TECCI) announced a landmark commitment of $100 million in planned investments over the next five years.
"New Mexico now has a permanent pipeline for foreign investment in NMexus, a catalyst for sustainable economic growth and job creation for generations to come," Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Rob Black said. "Our efforts in forging international partnerships have now opened the lanes for overseas companies to hit the ground running and begin serving U.S. markets; this is only the beginning."
TECCI, an organization representing over 3,500 Indian businesses, outlined that their initial planned projects in New Mexico include the manufacturing of confections, vending machines, steel appliances, medical devices, LED lighting, and plastics, as well as IT services.
"This $100 million is not just an investment in land or buildings -- it's an investment in long-term collaboration, mutual growth, and the deepening of India-U.S. commercial ties," President of TECCI Karthik Maheshwaram said. "We are proud to contribute to New Mexico's vibrant economy and thank the state leadership for their support."
Members of Ghana's Traders Advocacy Group (TAGG) were also present at the ribbon-cutting, expressing a deep interest in exploring the NMexus Center as a means to help position Ghanaian businesses prominently in the U.S. market.
"This is more than market access, it's a chance to transform Ghanaian companies into true investors and job creators on American soil," TAGG's leader, General Secretary Emmanuel Nana Opoku Acheampong said.
"Creating a pathway for international businesses to take root and flourish in our city -- where they're incorporated into and contributing to our community -- is a win-win for all of us," Mayor Tim Keller said. "And when they're ready, we'll help them scale up and become established and embraced as true partners in our local marketplace."
The NMexus Center is equipped to serve up to 40 companies each year. It is expected to generate nearly 100 jobs in its first year and as many as 1,500 jobs within five years. The combined economic impact of the center over five years is estimated at over $400 million.
"We set out to transform and diversify our economy in a bold way -- and this project is a giant leap forward," New Mexico State Senator Michael Padilla said. "New Mexico is on the fast track to becoming a global powerhouse of innovation, creativity, and economic development."
"The opening of the NMexus Center gives New Mexico another powerful tool to attract foreign direct investment into the state," President & CEO of the New Mexico Partnership Melinda Allen said. "We are excited for the companies that will be coming now and in the future, and the quality jobs that will be created for the residents of New Mexico."
"During the governor's trade mission to India, which I had the privilege of joining, she emphasized the need for a well-guided path for companies aiming to succeed in the U.S.," NMexus Executive Director Amar Vakil said. "NMexus brings this vision to life through strong partnerships in India, Oman, and Ghana, with plans to expand globally. This model is built to sustain investment and drive job creation for decades to come."
The NMexus Center is located on the second floor of the Aperture Center at Mesa del Sol, 5700 University Blvd SE, in Albuquerque. The lease begins June 1, 2025.
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Original text here: https://edd.newmexico.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NMexus-Launch-PR.pdf
Kansas Agriculture Dept.: Kansas Trade Mission to Mexico Aims to Boost U.S. Beef Cattle Genetics Exports
TOPEKA, Kansas, May 20 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on May 19, 2025:
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Kansas Trade Mission to Mexico Aims to Boost U.S. Beef Cattle Genetics Exports
In early May, a delegation of U.S. livestock genetics and agriculture leaders representing Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Idaho, and the Senepol Cattle Breeders Association traveled to Aguascalientes, Mexico, to advance trade partnerships and expand the global reach of U.S. beef cattle genetics. Delegates from Kansas included Dr. Justin Smith, Kansas Department of Agriculture Animal Health Commissioner;
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TOPEKA, Kansas, May 20 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on May 19, 2025:
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Kansas Trade Mission to Mexico Aims to Boost U.S. Beef Cattle Genetics Exports
In early May, a delegation of U.S. livestock genetics and agriculture leaders representing Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Idaho, and the Senepol Cattle Breeders Association traveled to Aguascalientes, Mexico, to advance trade partnerships and expand the global reach of U.S. beef cattle genetics. Delegates from Kansas included Dr. Justin Smith, Kansas Department of Agriculture Animal Health Commissioner;Dr. John Nelson, KDA field veterinarian; and Thad Geiger, Geiger Cattle, Troy, Kansas.
Mexico remains the largest agricultural trade partner for the state of Kansas, with trade totaling $1.85 billion in 2024. As global trade relationships evolve, this mission emphasized the importance of continued collaboration, especially in livestock and genetics.
"Expanding U.S. beef cattle genetics exports and understanding Mexico's evolving feedlot operations are essential to fostering resilient supply chains," said Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, KDA Director of Ag Marketing. "While we work to promote beef cattle genetic exports, we also aim to better understand the needs and priorities of our Mexican counterparts."
The delegation took part in trilateral discussions with the Confederacion Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas and the Canadian Cattle Association, where they addressed shared industry concerns including trade barriers, inspection protocols, and threats such as the New World screwworm, a pest that poses a risk to livestock and has disrupted cross-border trade.
The delegation also conducted site visits to cattle breeding operations and regional feedlots and engaged with industry during the Feria Nacional de San Marcos, one of Mexico's most prominent agricultural expos.
"The trip gave me a deep appreciation for the resilience of Mexican cattle producers who operate successfully in challenging conditions," said Geiger. "The trilateral discussions underscored how closely our industries are connected. Our strengths complement each other, and strong partnerships benefit both sides of the border."
This trade mission is part of KDA's mission to support Kansas producers and agribusinesses, including facilitating opportunities for producers to market and sell livestock genetics both domestically and internationally. These missions are made possible through KDA's membership in U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc., with funding provided through the USDA Market Access Program.
For more information, visit KDA's international market development webpage at agriculture.ks.gov/international or contact Ryan-Numrich at Suzanne.Numrich@ks.gov or 785-564-6704.
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Original text here: https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/Home/Components/News/News/535/17
