AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoSevere Weather Watch: A cooler, unsettled pattern is expected to keep bringing periodic showers and storms across central and eastern Nebraska into next week, with a stronger to marginally severe storm risk possible Monday, especially across southeastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. Harmful Algal Blooms: Nebraska extended a health alert for toxic blue-green algae at Big Indian Lake (11A) in Gage County and Cub Creek Lake in Jefferson County, with swimming beaches closed and residents urged to avoid swallowing lake water and keep pets out. Outdoor Recreation Funding: Nebraska Game and Parks is taking applications for 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund grants, offering reimbursable projects with a 50% match (up to $600,000 for standard projects and $60,000 for small improvements); letters of intent are due Sept. 18 and applications close Oct. 30. Ag Animal Health: Kansas agriculture officials discussed emerging cattle disease threats at a Crops & Cattle session, including New World screwworm and theileria, highlighting how quickly treatment matters and how tick spread can drive outbreaks. Local Nature & Community: Lexington received 10 trees through the Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative to boost shade and recreation-area comfort, using a diverse mix of species to reduce risk from insects and disease.
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