AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEl Niño Watch: NOAA says there’s a 90%+ chance of a very strong El Niño this fall-winter, with a 69% chance it reaches “historic” strength—conditions that can drive heat and drought risk across the Northern Hemisphere. Egg Recall Update: The FDA upgraded a multistate Salmonella egg recall to Class I, its highest risk level, covering more than 38 million eggs shipped to places including Oklahoma; officials warn consumers not to eat affected cartons. Oklahoma Drought & Cotton: OSU Extension reports Oklahoma cotton is facing severe moisture deficit and heat stress, with growers urged to monitor stink bugs and watch for cotton jassids. Water & Storm Prep: USDA expanded emergency haying and grazing options on Conservation Reserve Program acres for wildfire-impacted producers, including Oklahoma counties. Clean Water Permitting: EPA proposed updates to its 2027 Construction General Permit, focusing on stormwater plan access, sediment controls, corrective actions, and dewatering discharge monitoring. Local Recycling Push: The Cherokee Area Council says it has surpassed 200,000 pounds of recycled materials this year and is expanding collection partnerships tied to zero-waste goals.
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