AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHeat & energy costs: A new round of triple-digit heat is expected to return across Missouri, with the National Weather Service forecasting mid-90s to around 100°F and heat indices near 110°F—U.S. EPA Energy Star recommends setting AC to 78°F. Local land-use fight: St. Louis County planners delayed a proposal to fill an inactive quarry near Lemay with about 3 million cubic yards of material over 10–15 years, after neighbors raised health and disruption concerns. Wildlife & habitat: Maryville’s Mozingo Lake restoration is in its first summer of wildflower bloom after invasive trees and plants were removed, with funding split between the city and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Water conservation push: The Great Outdoors Foundation unveiled Watershed26, a shared action plan aimed at improving Upper Mississippi watershed health and cutting pollution tied to agriculture. Invasive species watch: Missouri confirmed an invasive Asian needle ant in Springfield, adding to the state’s growing list of ecological threats. Agriculture climate tech: MU Extension and partners promoted hands-on programs like the Missouri Steer Feedout, while broader Midwest regenerative wheat efforts continue to expand.
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