AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMissouri ticks surge: Mid-Missouri residents are seeing record tick activity, with warmer-than-normal winters and early spring conditions helping ticks survive and climb into tall grass once temperatures stay above about 45°F. Wildlife health warning: A new study links feral hogs to chronic wasting disease spread, suggesting scavenging swine can move CWD prions through the environment. MU research upgrades: The University of Missouri’s Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center near Rock Port added equipment (including a refurbished plot combine) to speed harvest and improve soil-and-fertilizer research for farmers. Local river cleanup: Missouri National Recreational River is inviting experienced kayakers to “Paddle With A Purpose” June 6 for a guided float and litter cleanup near Green Island. Rural vet shortage: Across the U.S., rural areas struggle to attract large-animal veterinarians, and states are trying incentives and career support to close the gap. Data center pushback: Southwest Missouri residents are organizing against proposed AI data center and solar projects near Jasper/Webster counties, demanding more transparency and environmental review. Missouri SNAP limits: Missouri plans to restrict food benefits this fall, but grocers say details remain unclear.
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