AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoFeral Hog Control: Arkansas landowners can get 75% reimbursement (up to $20,000) for approved feral hog trapping systems under the 2026 Arkansas Game and Fish Commission incentive program, with applications open through Sept. 11. Workforce & Manufacturing: Caterpillar announced up to $3 million for an Arkansas workforce initiative tied to modern manufacturing and technical jobs, partnering with UA-Pulaski Tech and local organizations. Finance & Health: The St. Louis Fed named two Arkansans to industry councils—Curtis Barnett (healthcare) and Suzanne Peyton (transportation)—as input for monetary policy. Tech & Logistics: Uber Eats is partnering with Zipline for autonomous drone deliveries in the U.S., targeting one million drone deliveries a day by 2029. Cybersecurity: Hot Springs oral surgery clinic Arkansas Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons reported a data breach involving patient information. Food Safety: Walmart recalled Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits over possible Listeria, and the FDA upgraded a large egg recall to its highest risk level after Salmonella concerns. Energy & Weather: Heat advisories continue across Arkansas until a cold front brings relief, while wildfire risk remains high and burn bans expand. Local Development: Texarkana approved budget changes for two economic development projects, including water/sewer work for a manufacturing megasite and runway improvements at the regional airport.
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