AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFarm Policy in Motion: The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026 on a party-line 12-11 vote, with Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell casting the deciding vote; the bill includes permanent E15 sales, beef country-of-origin labeling, farm credit changes, and conservation updates, while a proposed move to preserve California’s Prop 12 livestock housing rules was denied. Regenerative Agriculture in Kentucky: Kentucky State University held a regenerative farming field day with Mason County farmers, part of a USDA-NRCS-funded effort to build practical, soil-and-water focused methods across multiple counties. Water & Flood Resilience: Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted FEMA reimbursements for flooding events and cleaner water efforts in his latest Team Kentucky update. Heat Risk: An oppressive heat advisory remains in place for western Kentucky through Sunday, with guidance to limit outdoor exertion and watch for heat illness. Local Environmental Education: Gatton Academy students placed 10th at the International Envirothon, showing strong performance in aquatics, forestry, wildlife, and environmental problem-solving. Kentucky Media Under Pressure: McClatchy layoffs are expected to further weaken local reporting capacity in Kentucky, including the loss of an Eastern Kentucky and environmental beat reporter.
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