AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Power: Google’s expanded Entergy Arkansas partnership will fund solar power, battery storage and grid upgrades for its planned West Memphis data center. Entergy says the deal will bring at least $500 million in customer savings starting in 2028, with Google covering the resources it needs. Farm Energy Costs: Arkansas farmers told lawmakers that charges under the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act have added thousands of dollars to their bills. Sen. Jimmy Hickey apologized for supporting the law, and some legislators called for repeal. Rice Research: Anheuser-Busch awarded $130,000 to University of Arkansas researchers for projects on rice quality, brewing uses, water stewardship and crop management. Arkansas is the nation’s leading rice producer. Steel Innovation: Arkansas State University received $2.1 million for AI-driven steel research, linking university research with advanced manufacturing. Food Manufacturing: Primo Brands opened a new Mountain Valley factory in Arkansas, part of a reported $60 million investment expected to create 75 jobs.
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