AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSteel Manufacturing: U.S. Steel has broken ground on a $1.9 billion direct-reduced-iron plant in Osceola, with 200 full-time jobs expected. Agriculture: Arkansas rice leaders are pressing for stronger federal support as planted acreage hits its lowest level since the 1970s; the state also confirmed its first seasonal bird-flu case in a backyard flock. Energy and Data Centers: Entergy has asked to build two battery-storage systems tied to Google’s West Memphis data-center expansion. Arkansas Industry Investment: Canfor plans a $96 million expansion at its El Dorado hub, expected to create 75 jobs, while Vantive will invest $100 million in its Mountain Home facility and add 175 jobs. Forestry: West Fraser plans to idle its Leola sawmill as the housing slump weighs on operations. Research and Infrastructure: Arkansas State University received a $2.6 million grant to expand animal-health research, and state agencies are simplifying wastewater permit reviews to cut delays for applicants.
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