AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKansas Agriculture: Southwest Kansas wheat harvest is turning out uneven, with some fields down near 20–25 bushels per acre after drought stress, while better spots are closer to 40; producers are also racing weeds after recent rain and watching for New World screwworm and federal farm policy shifts. Infrastructure & Energy Resilience: Gov. Laura Kelly announced 18 Kansas communities secured $13.7M+ for airport and energy grid resilience projects, including $10.1M in IIJA funds plus state matching. Local Transportation: Shawnee County approved an $820,000 study for a potential I-70/Auburn Road/Highway 24 interchange, weighing economic gains against possible traffic impacts. Aviation/Manufacturing: Wichita State and NIAR opened the 170,000-square-foot HAMR advanced manufacturing hub, bringing major aerospace and defense partners into new R&D and training space. USDA Access: Reps. Sharice Davids and Derek Schmidt introduced the USDA Field Office Stability Act to block closures and require minimum staffing for rural service offices. Public Safety/Community: Russell City Council approved fireworks rules for July 3–4 and set a July 4 community display. Sports & Talent: Seaman High alum Dagen Brewer was named Division II Baseball National Player of the Year; Wichita-area aviation research and Kansas sports continue to draw national attention.
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