AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater & Wildlife Watch: Missouri DNR is investigating a fish kill in Reynolds County’s Black River tributary after Doe Run Company reported a suspected wastewater release tied to pH permit limits; the agency says the situation is no longer an emergency but enforcement will follow if violations are found. Sinkhole Response: MoDNR sent the Missouri Geological Survey to help St. Louis officials evaluate a sinkhole near I-70 after water main breaks, noting thousands of sinkholes statewide and urging continued monitoring. Pesticides & Courts: A pesticide industry push for “liability shield” laws is heating up ahead of a July 2026 Supreme Court decision that could limit lawsuits over “failure to warn” claims tied to glyphosate. Invasive Species: Missouri Agriculture is responding to New World screwworm detections in Texas and New Mexico, working with producers to slow spread. Outdoor & Community: Columbia residents reported confirmed black bear sightings as the population grows and bears move north for food. Agriculture Update: Early University of Missouri wheat trials in southeast Missouri show promising, above-average yields. Heat & Storms: National reporting flags record-breaking summer heat and severe storm risk across the Plains and Midwest, with Missouri in the mix.
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