AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeer Health: Missouri hunters are urged to submit deer for chronic wasting disease testing. Mandatory sampling is set for Nov. 14–15 in selected counties, as the state shifts to a four-year county rotation. Farm Innovation: Saint Louis University researchers have identified a feature in microbes that could help crops use nitrogen from the air, potentially reducing fertilizer costs; practical applications still require more research. Disaster Recovery: St. Louis tornado survivors are still waiting for federal long-term recovery funds, part of more than $10 billion needed for disaster-hit communities. Heat and Wildlife: Missouri recorded its hottest September on record, while conservation officials are warning hunters to watch for sick or dead birds during fall migration. Water and Waste: Missouri awarded $12.6 million for wastewater upgrades in Springfield and Fulton, and Republic Services has broken ground on a new Bridgeton recycling center. Development Pressure: A proposed $3 billion St. Louis tech hub anchored by a data center is drawing local backlash, with Franklin County residents and groups suing over data-center projects.
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