AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrought Watch: Missouri is getting some rain relief, but the driest southern areas still need more soaking—state climatologist Zach Leasor says more than an inch fell in parts of central and northern Missouri, with another inch or two possible, yet southwest Missouri may require at least two inches to recover and pasture regrowth may be limited by a short window before the first freeze. Wildlife & Habitat: Missouri landowners Clay and Kim Shaw were named Outstanding Tree Farmers for managing Bert Farms, with a Woodland Owners Conference Oct. 2-3 near Cowgill highlighting thinning, soil fertility, and pollinator habitat practices. Pollinators on the Move: A “Monarch Highway” concept is back in focus as states keep planting butterfly rest stops along major road corridors to rebuild milkweed and native habitat for monarchs. Rail & Environment-Linked Economy: CN filed with the Surface Transportation Board seeking conditions tied to the UP-NS merger, aiming to preserve rail competition and customer choice across key Midwest markets including St. Louis and Kansas City. Public Health Reminder: Missouri’s participation in the World Trade Center Health Program remains small but real—117 enrolled first responders and survivors—underscoring long-term health impacts from toxic exposures.
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