AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMissouri Water Safety: The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 27 drowning deaths so far this year—about 80% higher than last year—urging people to take extra care as late-summer heat brings more people to rivers and lakes. Stormwater & Public Health: Missouri DNR issued final MS4 stormwater permits for Columbia, Boone County, and the University of Missouri after concerns about pollutants tied to encampments, aiming to protect local waterways. Wildlife & Land Stewardship: Missouri Department of Conservation opens registration for the Governor’s Mentored Deer Hunt (Oct. 9-11) and also plans a free Aug. 25 webinar on wildlife food plots for deer management. Conservation Education: MDC says it couldn’t staff its wildlife exhibit building at the Ozark Empire Fair this year due to budget limits, pointing residents to other education centers and online resources. Food & Consumer Safety: Walmart-distributed pistachio nut butter is under FDA recall after salmonella was found in jars, with the product shipped to 19 states including Missouri. Agriculture & Soil Health: Walmart says it’s expanding regenerative farming practices with General Mills and ADM, targeting improved soil, water quality, and carbon storage across wheat acres in Missouri and neighboring states.
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