AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Elanco says it has finished a $120M expansion of its Kansas biologics plant in Elwood, boosting monoclonal antibody capacity for dermatology product Befrena and planning another $30M through 2028. Manufacturing & Jobs: Vice President JD Vance is set to visit an Olathe manufacturer with Sen. Roger Marshall, highlighting Kansas’ metal fabrication ties to aviation ground support, mining, rail, trucking, and data centers. Ag & Food Supply: USDA cut 2026 sorghum expectations sharply, citing drought-hit yield and acreage, while Kansas producers also get new guidance from K-State’s 2026 wheat variety guide. Utilities & Public Health: KDHE rescinded a boil water advisory for part of Great Bend’s water system after lab testing found no bacteriological contamination. Local Business Growth: Añejo Modern Mexican is taking over space at Oak Park Mall in Johnson County, aiming for an early-2027 opening with a bar, patios, and live-music stage. Community & Safety: SafeRide returns at KU after a budget-driven pause, and Kansas State Fair opens in Hutchinson with Sept. 11 memorial tributes.
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