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Committee discusses storage‑shed requests, branch center maintenance and Northern Crops Institute operating needs
Summary
Members debated finishing storage‑shed projects at branch research centers, discussed construction approaches and costs, and reviewed a Northern Crops Institute request for additional utility funding and specialized equipment; no funding decisions were adopted in committee.
Appropriators reviewed branch research center capital needs and a one‑time equipment and utility request for the Northern Crops Institute (NCI).
Several senators said storage sheds remain outstanding from earlier sessions and urged finishing remaining projects. Senator Sickler and others discussed construction type and cost: staff and Dr. Lardy said most recent sheds were steel‑framed for durability…
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