AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoMissouri Conservation: The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking for public comment on proposed camping permit rules, plus changes to nonresident deer hunting permits and unstaffed firearm shooting range permits, with a final vote expected Sept. 11 and changes targeted for Feb. 28, 2027. Wildlife & Land Management: MDC also announced a free pond management workshop June 13 in Warrensburg, covering watersheds, fish stocking, aquatic plants, invasive species, and control methods. Feral Hogs: Missouri says it’s making “significant” progress in its war on feral hogs, including drone and helicopter removals, with 6,100 hogs removed last year. Outdoor Safety: Joplin fire officials are urging summer water-safety steps, heat precautions, and caution around venomous snakes. Agriculture: A northwest Missouri agronomist warns heavy rains are boosting waterhemp and raising nitrogen-loss concerns, urging timely weed control. Roundup Legal Fight: An attorney is trying to move a proposed $7.25B Roundup settlement to federal court, potentially delaying Missouri’s June 4 opt-out deadline. State Funding: Missouri is cutting funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, dropping from $6M to $2M in the FY 2027 budget.
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