AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup Economics: PropertyShark says World Cup ticket prices in 11 U.S. host cities have jumped to levels comparable to monthly rent and mortgages, with some tiers reaching four-figure prices and thousands of tickets still unsold or listed on resale. Missouri Livestock & Biosecurity: Missouri has activated a New World screwworm detection and containment plan after USDA confirmed the pest in south Texas, tightening movement rules for warm-blooded animals. Agriculture & Pests: University of Missouri’s Pest Monitoring Network reports first Japanese beetle captures of 2026 and urges soybean and corn growers to start scouting as peak activity may hit in 2–4 weeks. Housing Finance: Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines will accept VantageScore 4.0 mortgage collateral scores, expanding access for about 1,200 member banks. Small Business & Hiring: ProducifyX’s “Coffee to Connect” LinkedIn outreach service hit 100 active users in four months, betting on human-first recruiting and business development. Energy & Costs: AAA reports the national regular gas average fell to $4.24, down 18 cents from last week, as crude prices cool. Local Governance & Waste: Pettis County rewrote landfill rules after a judge struck down key setback and permitting provisions, potentially clearing the way for a new waste facility.
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