AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDefense Manufacturing: Lockheed Martin will invest $420 million in its Camden operations, expanding missile production and adding 650 jobs over five years. Steel Investment: U.S. Steel has broken ground on a $1.9 billion direct-reduced-iron plant in Osceola, expected to create about 200 full-time jobs. Agriculture: Arkansas’ rice acreage fell 29% this year, tightening supplies and lifting USDA’s long-grain price forecast; farmers also report strong grain sales, though high production costs remain a concern. Research and Farming: Arkansas State University received a $2.6 million award, including $1.3 million in USDA funding, to expand animal-health and agricultural research. Transportation: Marion secured $25.7 million in federal funding for a rail overpass to eliminate a grade crossing. Clean Energy: Beaver Water District completed a 7.2-megawatt solar project aimed at lowering power costs.
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