AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMissouri Water & Wildlife: About 90% of the dead fish found along stretches of the Mississippi River in Missouri and Illinois were invasive silver and bighead carp, with warm temperatures, low water levels, and low oxygen blamed for the die-off while native fish fared better. Missouri Agriculture: A University of Missouri Extension report says prolonged heat is already pushing down 2026 soybean yield predictions, especially in northern Missouri where drought stress hits key reproductive stages. Missouri Conservation & Land Use: U.S. and Missouri researchers highlight how private land management can help birds, including a new forestry-for-birds publication urging small woodland changes. Missouri Prescribed Fire: MDC and the Upper Osage Grasslands Prescribed Burn Association are offering a two-part prescribed burn course in Schell City, with an online session followed by a Sept. 19 demonstration burn. Public Health (Cyclospora): Hawaii confirmed another cyclosporiasis case tied to travel, bringing the state total to five in 2026, while health officials say public risk remains low. Food Safety (Salmonella): FDA upgraded an egg recall to the highest risk level after salmonella illnesses across multiple states, including Missouri.
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