AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefense Manufacturing: East Camden’s Raytheon-Rafael facility delivered its first fully U.S.-made Tamir interceptor to Israel, marking a milestone for Arkansas defense production. Energy: Entergy is asking state regulators to reconsider its 20-year agreement for a Mississippi County solar project, putting a major clean-energy deal back under review. Business Expansion: United Petfood bought a plant in western Benton County for $24.22 million, adding a notable investment in the state’s food-manufacturing sector. Workforce: Northwest Arkansas’ new workforce intermediary is bringing educators and employers together to connect students with in-demand jobs; a Nucor-donated crane simulator is also expanding skilled-trades training. Agriculture: Arkansas rice harvest results have disappointed, raising concern for next year, while farmers could receive up to $1 billion in federal safety-net payments.
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