AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndustrial Development: Forward Searcy Site 1 earned Entergy Arkansas’ Select Site certification, clearing the 44-acre property to compete for manufacturing, distribution and other projects. Agriculture: A University of Arkansas study will test whether an omega-3 feed supplement helps fall-born calves handle summer heat; the Arkansas Beef Council awarded $20,000 for the research. Business Policy: Arkansas voters are deciding Issue 3, which would let governments create economic development districts and use public funds to attract projects. Critics say the measure leaves key rules unwritten. Transportation: ARDOT is seeking public input on replacing the 1937 Spring River Bridge near Imboden; the existing bridge would stay open during construction. Company Watch: Rogers-based J.B. Hunt reported $172.4 million in quarterly profit as rising expenses squeezed results.
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