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Northern Crops Institute requests equipment; Agronomy Seed Farm remains self-funded
Summary
The committee reviewed a $350,000 request for a protein‑extraction system at the Northern Crops Institute (NCI) to support pilot‑scale food and feed fractionation; NCI said the device would be fee‑for‑service and may require upfront donations. The Agronomy Seed Farm submitted no general‑fund requests and operates on special funds.
The Appropriations committee received briefings on the Northern Crops Institute (NCI) and the Agronomy Seed Farm.
David Boehm, director of NCI, asked for $350,000 in special‑fund authority to purchase and install a protein‑extraction and fractionation system that separates protein, starch and fiber from cereal grains and oilseeds. Boehm said the equipment…
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