AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoInvasive species: St. Louis County says an invasive hammerhead worm was found for the first time at Cliff Cave Park, warning it can harm native earthworms and irritate people and pets. Wildlife management: USDA APHIS eradicated more than 1,800 invasive wild pigs from Land Between the Lakes, citing damage to crops, cultural sites, and visitor safety. Agriculture & health law: Pesticide makers are pushing “liability shield” bills to block lawsuits tied to Roundup’s glyphosate, as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule in July on whether federal law blocks state failure-to-warn claims. Data centers & water concerns: Missouri officials held an AI/data center forum at Missouri S&T while anti–data center protesters raised alarms about water, pollution, and transparency. Local infrastructure: MoDOT is seeking public input on a potential U.S. 60 Ingram Road interchange in Sikeston, including possible impacts to parks and recreation. Extreme heat: A major heat event has left tens of millions under heat alerts across the U.S., with officials calling it deadly. Community food access: Cultivate KC expanded its Dotte Mobile Grocer to Kansas City, partnering with Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center to bring low-cost produce and pantry staples.
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