AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Costs: AAA says the national regular gas average is $4.4386, up 16 cents week over week, as crude stays near $100 a barrel and demand rises; diesel is also spiking, with record prices hitting livestock haulers and squeezing producers from fuel, to trucking rates, to feedlot transport. Agriculture & Logistics: Grain markets are mixed and shipping is under pressure—higher freight costs, Asia weather disruptions, and Panama Canal limits are tightening capacity for U.S. grain exports. Workforce & Education: LSU’s fall career expo drew about 2,000 students and 258 employers, while MGCCC is expanding skilled trades with Lowe’s Foundation grants to help close the labor gap. Manufacturing & Health Tech: Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center installed Philips Rembra CT for faster emergency imaging, and Hitachi Energy is backing a major Mississippi transformer push. Local Policy & Infrastructure: Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson issued guidance allowing excused absences for certain 4-H and State Fair events, and Mississippi River mayors are coordinating on data center proposals and impacts. Community & Safety: Heat risks are continuing into September, and Mississippi River levee upgrades in New Orleans are moving forward with a study aimed at stronger storm surge protection.
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