AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNuclear Power Push in Arkansas: A legislative-commissioned study says new nuclear reactors are “feasible and advisable,” with potential sites in central and southwest Arkansas, as Entergy projects rising demand and coal retirements loom. Energy Prices at the Pump: GasBuddy reports show Conway County’s lowest E15 at $3.43 (one station), while diesel lows include Izard County at $4.64 and Jefferson County at $4.77 for the week ending Aug. 1. Food Safety Alert: USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella, listing distribution across multiple states including Arkansas. Cyclospora Outbreak Watch: CDC figures say the Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has surged past 25,000 confirmed/probable cases nationwide, with the lettuce-linked cluster now in 15 states. Local Agriculture Extension: U of Arkansas Division of Agriculture hired Jimmie Tucker as the Columbia County agriculture agent and staff chair, with an open house planned for Aug. 27. Defense Industry Spotlight: Lockheed Martin drew fresh investor attention after strong quarterly results and major missile-defense contract wins tied to PAC-3/THAAD demand.
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