AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoFarm Harvest: Wet conditions are damaging some Missouri corn and soybeans, with farmers reporting sprouting corn and unusual seed discoloration during harvest, though yields remain strong in some fields. Rural Energy: A University of Missouri study found wind projects were associated with roughly 7% higher county economic output, while solar projects coincided with 10% to 20% gains in jobs and wages across several sectors. Investment: Clearway has started construction on a 650-megawatt Missouri solar project, while Simpson Strong-Tie is investing more than $19 million in a new Fulton facility expected to add 24 jobs. Fuel Costs: A federal order temporarily allows tax-free dyed diesel in highway vehicles through year-end, offering potential relief to farmers and trucking businesses amid high prices. Business Pressures: Shatto Milk’s owner told the SBA administrator that tariffs on imported glass bottles and rising fuel costs are adding strain; Baptist Homes is also selling several campuses as it restructures after expansion and construction costs depleted its reserves.
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