AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoManufacturing Expansion: Five Rivers Manufacturing expanded its Corning, Ark., headquarters to produce G&H Decoys alongside three Kansas-founded brands it acquired in 2025, signaling continued growth in the outdoor and waterfowl supply chain. Food & Labor: Cargill Meat Solutions workers at the Fort Morgan plant are pushing for another contract vote after rejecting an offer, keeping pressure on one of the nation’s biggest meat processors. Public Safety: Wichita investigators arrested 26-year-old Brandy Glover after a 2-year-old was found unresponsive in a home tied to suspected drug sales; authorities also continue probing a separate deadly Wichita house fire that killed a 61-year-old man and his wife. Agriculture & Risk: K-State Research and Extension announced 2026 Western Kansas field days and a Sept. 9–10 Cow Camp in Hays focused on practical beef management, while Kansas drought conditions remain a concern for producers. Local Infrastructure: KDOT plans U.S. 24 resurfacing in Stockton starting Aug. 10, with lane reductions and sidewalk closures during the roughly $2 million project. Space & Education: The Cosmosphere in Hutchinson hosted Artemis II astronauts and NASA leadership, highlighting STEM career inspiration for Kansas students.
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