AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoExtreme Heat & Storm Risk: A massive heat dome has left more than 200 million Americans under heat alerts, with workers facing dangerous conditions and the U.S. lacking a dedicated federal disaster framework for heat. As it breaks, forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and damaging winds across parts of Missouri and neighboring states heading into the July 4 weekend. Missouri Wildlife & Hunting: The Missouri Department of Conservation and National Deer Association are hosting a free “Hunting for Venison” webinar July 28, plus a final webinar on wildlife food plots Aug. 25—part of the R3 deer hunting and venison donation push. Plant Health (Home & Garden): University of Missouri extension explains sooty mold: it’s a superficial fungal coating that usually signals sap-sucking insects like aphids and scales feeding on plants. Local Business & Clean-Up: Springfield’s Show-Me Hydro Clean launched hot-water exterior pressure washing aimed at driveways, patios, sidewalks, and even trash receptacles, using eco-friendly methods. Pesticide Labeling: The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Monsanto v. Durnell reinforces that states can’t add different pesticide health warnings beyond federal EPA labeling rules. Community Safety: KMBC 9 reports Missouri fireworks stands in Raytown passed basic compliance checks for permits, extinguishers, and visible “No Smoking” signs.
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