AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHigher Education: Lincoln University students and alumni sued Missouri, alleging decades of unequal funding compared with the University of Missouri. Their lawyers cite a federal finding of a $361.6 million per-student funding gap and seek a court-ordered remedy. Clean Energy: Construction has begun on Clearway’s $1.5 billion, 650-megawatt solar farm in Bates County. The project could bring up to 500 construction jobs and more than $80 million in county revenue over 30 years. Rural Connectivity: Lumos has acquired ALLO Fiber’s Joplin network, with customer service expected to transition near the end of 2026. Farm Relief: A temporary federal waiver expands the use of dyed diesel for on-road agricultural transport, offering some relief to Missouri farmers facing high fuel costs. Livestock: Missouri’s 2025–26 steer feedout found the most profitable animals paired efficient gains with larger carcasses and low costs. Youth Agriculture: Missouri’s 4-H dairy judging team placed 11th nationally, with Fair Grove’s Lexi Angelo finishing 14th overall and earning All-American honors.
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