AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMississippi Agriculture & Food: Peanut Efficiency Award winners are leaning on tech and sustainable practices, while USDA data points to lower 2026 peanut acreage that could tighten supply and lift prices. Water & Environment: A decade-long USGS study finds pesticide pollution in Midwest and Great Plains rivers is widespread, with monitoring showing levels that may harm aquatic life. Wildlife Protection: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expanded freshwater mussel critical habitat across 17 states, including Mississippi, to help endangered species recover. Coastal Resilience: Mississippi and Alabama plan restoration for Grand Butture Island using Deepwater Horizon settlement funds to slow erosion and protect marsh and fisheries. Manufacturing & Business: Nominations are open for the Mississippi Makers Challenge, spotlighting “coolest thing made in Mississippi” with a statewide bracket and public voting. Public Health & Nutrition: Mississippi’s summer meal gap remains a concern after Gov. Tate Reeves opted out of SUN Bucks, leaving many kids without consistent nutrition when school’s out. Sports & Local Talent: Mississippi sent 21 players to the 2026 MLB Draft, including four first-round picks.
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