AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat & Drought Watch: Missouri is dealing with worsening dryness as a flash drought spreads from the Southern Plains into the Ozarks, with hotter-than-normal conditions drying out pastures and pushing some producers toward supplemental feed and even hauling water. Citizen Science for Biodiversity: Missouri conservation partners are inviting the public to the Mississippi Greenway: Cliff Cave BioBlitz on Sept. 19, a free 24-hour push to record local species and support conservation decisions. Wildlife & Water Rights: Stream advocates are pressing for answers on freshwater enforcement, including how water rights are handled during low-flow conditions. Ag Soil Health: A new national cover crop report says more farmers are planting cover crops on record acres, boosting yields and weed control—good news for soil and water quality. Local Community Support: Springfield’s “Handbags of Hope” fundraiser is raising money for mental health and support programs for children in Missouri foster care. Public Health Signal: Hawaiʻi wastewater tested positive for dengue virus, with officials noting no active cases reported—another reminder that mosquito-borne risks can surface even where outbreaks aren’t established.
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