AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours ago9/11 Remembrance: Louisiana-linked Derrick Auther Green is profiled for the 25th anniversary, recalling his work on the World Trade Center’s South Tower and the life behind “Pops.” Local Agriculture Research: LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station in Bossier Parish shows how greenhouse tomato production and long-running studies on irrigation, water quality, soil fertility, and cultivars support northwest Louisiana farming. Great Lakes Microplastics: Canadian scientists’ lake experiments track how microplastics move through ecosystems and can end up in fish tissue, adding urgency to policy action. Rare Earth Supply Chain: The U.S. and partners are turning to Brazil for rare earths, but mining expansion raises environmental and Indigenous community concerns. Navy Fuel Infrastructure: The U.S. Navy awarded nearly $1B for global fuel pipeline and storage-tank construction and repair, including a Baton Rouge firm. Public Health & Policy: SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% in a year as new work rules and paperwork burdens take effect. Louisiana Energy Misinformation: An AI-driven misinformation push helped derail a $175M solar project in Iberia Parish. Weather & Safety: Heat advisories continue in Louisiana’s Magnolia area, with highs near/over 100 and high heat indexes.
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