AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicaid Watch: Missouri is heading into tougher MO HealthNet renewals where paperwork failures—not eligibility changes—are driving coverage losses; federal data shows most terminations are “procedural,” and 2027 brings twice-yearly checks plus new work requirements for expansion adults. Ag & Markets: Hot, variable July weather left some Missouri corn short on full pollination, while rains are improving soybeans; USDA condition ratings show corn slipping slightly and soybeans edging up ahead of next week’s yield estimates. Biofuels & Soybeans: Biofuel blending demand is keeping soybean crush expansion hot, with ADM planning upgrades adding 700,000 metric tons of annual crush capacity across plants including Missouri. Local Retail: Save A Lot is expanding its Hispanic-focused “y Mas” banner into St. Louis’ Gravois Park neighborhood, aiming for more culturally tailored, affordable grocery options. Community Health Access: Kansas City councilman Crispin Rea says Costco leaders will keep pharmacy services at the Midtown store for now, even as the location shifts toward a business center. Food Safety: CDC is expanding the largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, with Missouri reporting 1,095 cases tied to shredded iceberg lettuce.
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