AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegenerative Farming Push: Walmart, General Mills and ADM are backing regenerative practices on 40,000 wheat acres in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri, aiming to improve soil health, water quality and carbon storage through no-till and cover crops. New Weed Threat: University of Missouri Extension warns Missouri growers about Italian ryegrass, a fast-growing, herbicide-resistant weed that can slash yields and spread from roadsides into crops. Drinking Water Funding: Missouri DNR approved a $364,000 no-interest loan to Jasper for early engineering and design on a roughly $3.5 million drinking-water upgrade, with construction targeted for 2027. Flash Flood Reality Check: Scientists say last week’s extreme southeastern Missouri rainfall broke multiple records, with climate change linked to more frequent heavy downpours and higher flood risk. Data Center Concerns: Callaway County held an open house on Crusoe AI’s proposed 200-acre, $4.5 billion data center, as residents pressed for answers on impacts and timing. Wildlife & Disease Management: MDC Director Jason Sumners renewed focus on Missouri’s deer herd and chronic wasting disease, emphasizing public input as the state charts next steps.
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