AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health Alert: KDHE and KDWP issued a blue-green algae advisory for multiple Kansas lakes and ponds, warning Kansans to avoid water contact and keep pets away if blooms look like foam/scum/paint; symptoms can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache, and incidents should be reported to kdhe.ks.gov/1163. State Economic Ties: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Lt. Gov. David Toland signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Czech Republic covering aerospace, agriculture/animal health/biotech, advanced manufacturing, and nanotechnologies to boost trade and research. Agriculture & Markets: USDA projects Kansas winter wheat harvest at just 196 million bushels—down nearly 44%—as farm stress grows; meanwhile, Kansas sorghum basis futures are set to launch Aug. 24 with a K-State/industry session in Great Bend Aug. 11. Infrastructure & Industry: KDOT approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects from the July 22 letting. Energy & Outdoors: Lehigh-Portland State Park is set for grand opening Wednesday, turning a former limestone quarry into a new recreation destination with 14 miles of trails and camping.
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