AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoForest Pest Fight: UK entomologist Lynne Rieske-Kinney is advancing RNA interference to target emerald ash borer and southern pine beetle, aiming for a more targeted alternative to conventional insecticides. Urban Forestry Push: The University of Kentucky will host Tree Week 2026 statewide Oct. 9–18, including TreeFest on Oct. 14 and Arbor Day events at the Arboretum. Wildlife Watch: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is urging Shelbyville residents to stay alert after a young black bear was spotted downtown, warning people not to feed or approach it. Invasive Species Control: A Kentucky Bradford pear bounty is encouraging residents to remove the invasive tree that spreads via bird-dispersed fruit. Water Quality Accountability: Arkansas’ attorney general announced a $32 million to $80 million Monsanto settlement over PCB contamination claims, with funds restricted for water quality. Energy & Land-Use Tension: A Frankfort “listening session” drew strong opposition to proposed hyperscale data centers, with speakers citing farmland loss, water concerns, and calls for stronger environmental and ratepayer protections.
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