AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHazardous Waste Access: Chillicothe residents can drop off household hazardous materials Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-noon at the CMU Warehouse, with clear limits (latex paint not accepted). Water Quality Watch: The EPA is launching a study to look for abortion-related drugs and other emerging contaminants in drinking water, adding to the growing scrutiny of what ends up in Missouri’s taps. PFAS Legal Pressure: A new look at PFAS in food and beverage highlights rising FDA testing and expanding water-utility disclosure rules starting in 2027, with more litigation risk for companies using PFAS-contaminated ingredients. Community Conservation: Missouri Conservation Corps hosted monarch tagging with the Monarch Watch program, letting volunteers help track migration through coded tags. Outdoor Season: MDC’s fall color report points to a likely solid season in central and north Missouri, but warns drought in the southwest could mean muted colors and early leaf drop. Local Waste Costs: Joplin trash pickup rates rise to $17.42 per month starting Oct. 1 under a new Republic Services contract, with changes to bulky-item pickup. Agriculture Tech: Virtual fencing collars are changing cattle ranching by using GPS boundaries and training to reduce the need for physical wire.
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