Committee backs $3.1 million recurring request to expand Precision Agriculture program
Administration recommended a $3.1 million recurring state appropriations request for an expanded Precision Agriculture initiative at the UT Institute of Agriculture; the Committee approved recommending the resolution to the full Board and delegated final negotiation authority to the President and CFO.
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The Administration proposed a FY2026–27 non‑formula appropriations request seeking $3.1 million in recurring state funding to expand a Precision Agriculture initiative run by the UT Institute of Agriculture. David Miller said the proposal focuses on expanding technology-driven research and training to improve farming efficiency, strengthening workforce development, and hiring additional recurring personnel to support the initiative.
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