AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMissouri Agriculture Funding: The Missouri Department of Agriculture opened the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant, offering up to $50,000 for projects that back farmers markets and other local efforts to cut food insecurity, with applications due Aug. 26. Food Safety: General Mills recalled nearly 736,000 Pillsbury frozen bread rolls in 19 states, including Missouri, after FDA flagged possible glass contamination in specific Hard Roll Dough and Kaiser Roll Dough products. State Oversight: Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gave Morgan County a “fair” rating, citing budgeting control gaps and noting disbursements exceeded budget by nearly $3 million in 2024. Disaster Resilience: A new look at flash-flood recovery warns communities are facing “disaster fatigue” as storms intensify and recovery keeps resetting. Banking Deal: U.S. Bancorp’s BTIG acquisition is already generating strong revenue momentum, and the bank says it plans to expand branch spending in high-growth markets. Workforce & Training: North Central Missouri College and partners launched a five-year pathway for trade instructors, letting union instructors earn an A.A.S. at NCMC and transition to a bachelor’s at UCM. Local Business/Marketing: Springfield-based Incend Media unveiled a new website, brand identity, and growth framework aimed at helping clients improve visibility and customer acquisition.
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