AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife Habitat Win: Polk County Conservation is opening the 1,100-acre Brenton Slough, a rare “stay wild” park purchase that protects migratory birds plus rare turtles and salamanders. Endangered Species Update: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated about 1.5 million acres as critical habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee, including parts of Iowa. Drought Watch: New state water data says about three-quarters of Iowa is abnormally dry or worse after below-normal May rainfall, with topsoil moisture still tight. Air Quality & Climate: A new study links wildfire smoke to worsening ground-level ozone, reversing years of U.S. smog progress and raising health risks far from fires. Livestock Biosecurity: USDA confirmed the first New World screwworm case in U.S. livestock in decades from a Texas calf; officials are restricting movement and urging monitoring. Farm Heat Stress: Iowa-area pork experts say ventilation and water access are key to protecting hogs during heat and humidity. Local Water Stewardship: Google says it will replenish more water than it uses by 2030, including projects tied to Iowa agriculture.
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