AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMissouri Clean Energy Scrutiny: The Sierra Club’s “Dirty Truth” report grades utilities serving Missouri on coal retirement, gas buildout, and clean-energy plans, arguing Ameren Missouri is falling short by extending coal and adding new gas even as it touts climate goals. Local Power Costs & Renewables: Columbia approved rate increases for water, electric, and solid waste, with electric hikes expected to raise about $8.6 million a year to fund aging infrastructure and maintenance—renewable advocates say the city could do more with new revenue. Severe Weather Watch: Southwest Iowa, southeast Nebraska, and northwest Missouri remain under flood watches as more rain and possible stronger storms threaten flash flooding and isolated severe weather. Wildlife & Water: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is surveying paddlefish tag holders as the 2026 season wraps, using short phone/email check-ins to guide future management. Farm Soil Health: A new National Cover Crop Survey reports continued growth in cover crop adoption, citing benefits like less erosion and better weed control, with Missouri researchers involved in the survey effort.
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