AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrought Watch: A fresh U.S. Drought Monitor map shows major parts of the country sliding into “extreme” and even “exceptional” drought, with the worst (D4) stretching across parts of the West, High Plains, South, and Southeast—while Kansas farmers are already bracing for what could be the smallest wheat crop since 1972. Kansas Wheat: Reports from Montezuma describe a “double whammy” of record drought and heat plus rising input costs and crop disease pressure, with USDA estimates pointing to a steep drop in production. Wildlife & Law: In Olathe, a dealership can’t move a sold truck because a robin nested on the tire—federal rules protect active nests. PFAS & Cleanup Tech: 374Water says it’s seeing growing demand for its supercritical water oxidation approach, including for PFAS-laden waste streams. Local Climate Resilience: Lawrence residents pushed for bike-safety upgrades on key streets, while the Watkins Museum prepares a free exhibit on historic tornado and Kansas River flood impacts.
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