AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAutonomous Freight in Arkansas: PepsiCo and Gatik announced a multi-year rollout of fully driverless Class 8 trucks across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, moving from testing to revenue routes inside PepsiCo’s supply chain. Big Power Buildout: Cypress Creek Energy secured $3.5 billion for the first phases of the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County, targeting 1.63 GW of solar and 1.9 GWh of battery storage, with the full project due by 2029 and major local tax and construction job impacts. Local Data-Center Politics: A Pulaski County justice of the peace resigned amid a contentious data center debate, as a county moratorium effort has been pushed back. Food Safety: The FDA reported a recall of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers in 21 states, including Arkansas, due to possible metal contamination. Farm Stress: Farm bankruptcies under Chapter 12 jumped to a six-year high as fuel and fertilizer costs keep squeezing margins. Workforce Pipeline: Northeast Arkansas schools are reshaping training to feed the region’s industrial boom, focusing on shop-floor and career-tech pathways. Retail Costs Watch: A WalletHub study found fast-food prices have surged nationwide, with Alabama ranking high for how much fast food takes from household income.
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