AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Data Centers: Entergy says Google will cover the full cost of a solar-and-battery facility powering a new West Memphis data center, even as Arkansas consumers still pay for part of the overall power build. Rural Power & Tech Growth: Atlantic HPC Group completed its acquisition of Valley Oasis Development LLC, adding 29 MW of contracted power capacity across Arkansas and other states. Workforce & Research: The University of Arkansas is launching ARIES, a new electronics research institute focused on power electronics, cybersecurity/AI, photonics, and RF/microwave tech. Agriculture & Food Supply: Arkansas State University won a $2.2M NSF grant to improve drought tolerance in rice and wheat using mycorrhizal inoculants, while school leaders and farmers met for an Arkansas Rice in Schools conference to strengthen farm-to-cafeteria supply chains. Transportation & Logistics: Union Pacific added the Southwest Arkansas Mega Site to its focus-site network, with plans for a rail extension designed by Benesch. Public Safety & Compliance: Air Methods and Pafford Medical Services will launch a southern Arkansas air-med rotor wing program with bases in Texarkana and Arkadelphia. Consumer/Industry Oversight: SGS expanded its CPSC-accredited bicycle testing lab network, adding Bentonville, Arkansas, plus labs in Vietnam and Germany.
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