AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMissouri River Nature Upgrade: Jefferson City and the Missouri Department of Conservation planted 25 native trees and 432 native plants at the new River Market, aiming to beat clay-soil runoff with deeper-rooted natives that soak up stormwater. Heat as a Disaster Gap: A new report highlights how extreme heat kills more Americans than other weather disasters, yet still lacks a federal “major disaster” pathway under current law. Local Wildlife Education: MDC will host “Birds in Color: The Painted Bunting” July 23 at the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Puxico, with hands-on art and no experience needed. Drinking Water Investment: Missouri DNR approved a record $289 million loan to Missouri American Water for upgrades to the St. Louis Central Water Treatment Plant, targeting completion by December 2029. Data Center Backlash: Across the U.S., community opposition is stalling about $130 billion in proposed data center projects, with Missouri communities among those pushing for limits and recalls. Housing Watch: U.S. existing home sales fell 2.4% in June as tight inventory pushed prices to record highs. Agriculture & Tech: A University of Missouri study explores how AI-guided variable-rate seeding can improve corn planting while soybeans remain harder to optimize.
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