AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoAir Quality: A mold and air quality expert urges Minnesotans to check outdoor pollution daily and limit exposure when smoke or poor air quality hits, citing health risks from short-term respiratory effects to longer-term disease. Wild Rice Rules: As Minnesota’s wild rice season nears, the DNR says Aug. 15 is only the earliest legal date—harvesters must confirm kernels are ripe to avoid damaging plants and cutting next year’s yield. Solar & Wildlife: New research finds retired farmland in Minnesota can support both power generation and native habitat, with native plants and pollinators rebounding within a few years under solar arrays. Lakes Health: A new Minnesota report uses fish surveys across hundreds of lakes to link healthier waters with lower phosphorus, less land disturbance, and better shoreline habitat. Conservation Funding: The Minnesota Farmers Union pushes Congress to protect EQIP conservation dollars in the next Farm Bill. Drought Watch: Central Minnesota, including Morrison County, remains in drought with lower stream and lake levels, while conditions vary by region. Wildlife Safety: Cass County warns of rising bear activity and urges residents to secure garbage and food sources.
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