AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgriculture & Aviation: Arkansas rice leaders say small airports and general aviation are critical for aerial herbicide, fungicide and fertilizer applications on flooded fields—covering up to 1,600 acres a day to protect yields. Livestock Health: USDA confirmed New World Screwworm in a Texas calf near the border, prompting Arkansas ranchers to watch for symptoms and report concerns. Housing & Construction: Rogers launched a Pattern Zone program with free, preapproved home designs to speed permitting and cut upfront uncertainty for missing-middle housing. Energy & Jobs: A new federal push would channel about $700M into coal, including $425M for existing plants in multiple states that includes Arkansas, plus grants for new builds. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Little Rock approved modest data center regulations, while Kinetic said it has passed 2 million residential fiber premises. Business Climate: Job growth stayed strong in May (172,000 added) even as mass layoff notices hit their lowest level so far this year. Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy reported Arkansas prices easing in late May, with some counties seeing notably low regular, midgrade, diesel and E85 rates. Tech & Policy: Lawmakers warned foreign influence could target U.S. data center development tied to AI.
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