AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExtreme Rain & Flooding in SE Missouri: Parts of Iron and Reynolds counties saw catastrophic flash flooding after a 1-in-1,000-year rainfall event; the Missouri National Guard used Black Hawk helicopters to evacuate 200+ children and counselors from Camp Taum Sauk, with up to 12 inches of rain in hours and climate-driven increases in extreme downpours. Heat Records & Health Risk: A heat dome pushed all-time temperature records in the West and drove dangerous heat alerts toward the Dakotas and Midwest, underscoring how extreme heat is becoming more frequent. Missouri Livestock Biosecurity: University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Department of Agriculture released guidance on New World screwworm, urging wound treatment, biosecurity, and careful inspection for animals traveling to shows. Missouri Tick Threats: Mizzou researchers are tracking American dog ticks and bovine anaplasmosis to better understand how the disease spreads through Missouri pastures. Water Use Pressure from Data Centers: A report says Google’s Nebraska data centers used about 732 million gallons of water in 2025, fueling local concerns about drought and future expansion. Wildlife Protection Watch: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing whether the Plains spotted skunk should be relisted under the Endangered Species Act after new population data.
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