AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoColorado River Water Crisis: Lake Mead hit 1,040.4 feet—its lowest since it was first filled nearly 90 years ago—underscoring how drought, heat, and weak snowpack are squeezing water for farms, industry, wildlife, and hydropower across the basin. Food Safety & Retail: Walmart-exclusive Bettergoods pistachio nut butter was recalled in 19 states after routine testing found Salmonella in a specific lot (check expiry date and lot code). Wyoming Agriculture & Youth: UW Extension added two new educators in Sweetwater County, including a 4-H youth development educator with an agriculture and science background. Energy & Jobs: A first-of-its-kind small nuclear plant in Kemmerer, backed by TerraPower, is drawing construction workers and boosting local businesses as coal declines. Wyoming Industry Watch: The U.S. Forest Service is taking public comments on a proposed rare earth open-pit mine near Mato Tipila (Bear Lodge), with major concerns from opponents about cultural and environmental impacts. Accessibility Tech: A Sheridan-based WordPress text-to-speech plugin says it ships an EU Accessibility Act-ready, WCAG 2.1 AA audio player.
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