AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAutonomous Freight in Arkansas: PepsiCo and Gatik announced a multi-year push to deploy fully driverless Class 8 trucks across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, moving from testing to revenue routes on a fixed corridor. Solar Power Financing: Cypress Creek Energy secured $3.5 billion for the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County, targeting 1.63 GW of solar and 1.9 GWh of battery storage in early phases, with full buildout by 2029. Timber Industry Rebuild: C&C Forest Products will invest $21M+ to rebuild its Coushatta sawmill after a 2025 fire, adding 77 direct jobs and boosting specialty lumber capacity. Local Infrastructure in Searcy: Searcy approved the final $245,000 to finish the American Legion Hut restoration, while the city also authorized talks to buy the former W&W Ford site for a potential new police station. Workforce & Housing: The Learning Center in Jonesboro launched a “Keys to Independence” campaign aiming to raise $6M for 20 accessible apartments for adults with disabilities. Food Safety: The FDA recalled about 160,000 pounds of Farm Rich frozen pizza snacks in 21 states due to possible metal contamination. Agriculture Policy: Arkansas Department of Agriculture opened Farmers Market Promotion Program applications, funded with Farm Credit support, to help markets expand outreach and visibility.
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