AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAgriculture: Extreme summer heat is undermining Arkansas’ expected record soybean crop. With harvest 72% complete, University of Arkansas extension specialist Jeremy Ross says farmers are reporting flat pods and immature seeds and the state is unlikely to reach its 57-bushel-per-acre forecast. Defense Manufacturing: Camden-based contractor R2S has delivered its first U.S.-made Tamir interceptors, a milestone for Arkansas’ defense production sector. Factory Investment: United Petfood bought a plant in western Benton County for $24.22 million, while a Bentonville manufacturing accelerator recently wrapped with business pitches and a Bad Boy Mowers keynote. Energy: Entergy is asking Arkansas regulators to reconsider its 20-year agreement for a Mississippi County solar project. Little Rock Development: A $100 million Bezos Earth Fund initiative includes early funding for a 20-acre park on a former downtown highway ramp, planned to connect more than 100 acres of riverfront green space.
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