AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChronic Wasting Disease Response: Mississippi wildlife officials are asking hunters to submit deer heads for CWD testing, with 60 free drop-off freezers statewide as the state tracks 581 cases since 2018. Agriculture Watch: USDA crop progress shows corn conditions improving slightly—57% rated good-to-excellent, with harvest up to 8%—while soybean ratings held steady. Energy & Costs: Diesel prices remain elevated, with Monroe County’s lowest reported diesel at $4.99 and Mississippi’s diesel average rising to $5.42. Business Leadership: Harps Food Stores announced J. Max Van Hoose will succeed CEO Kim Eskew in early 2027. Logistics & River Trade: Turn Services completed its acquisition of St. John Fleeting, adding fleeting capacity for up to 300 barges near Mile 141 on the Lower Mississippi. Road Construction: Mississippi Transportation Commission updates show bridge replacement work moving on U.S. 80 and U.S. 51 in east-central Mississippi. Local Economy: Lauderdale County expects revenue growth tied to tourism and the Compass data center, already boosting restaurant traffic from construction workers. Industry Recognition: Mississippi Business Journal is taking nominations for its 2026 Women in Business Awards luncheon Oct. 28 in Jackson.
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