AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCyclosporiasis Surge: Kansas health officials report cyclosporiasis cases jumped to 289 statewide, with Johnson County leading at 95, as investigators link the outbreak to recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce and warn the true number may be higher. Water Leadership: Gov. Laura Kelly announced Connie Owen’s retirement as Kansas Water Office director, with her last day Aug. 1, after major water-plan and funding milestones. Farm Dust Health: A K-State safety expert warns agricultural dust can carry mold, bacteria, and other triggers that may cause serious respiratory illness, including organic dust toxic syndrome. Drought Relief: USDA emergency loans are now available for drought-impacted Woods County, Oklahoma, plus nearby eligible Kansas counties, to help producers recover and refinance. Animal Health Threat: Kansas and regional partners are funding research to identify livestock and wildlife most vulnerable to the spreading New World screwworm. Energy & Data Centers: A White House “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” expands to cover more of the power delivered to homes and businesses, aiming to keep AI data-center grid upgrade costs from landing on ratepayers.
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