AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKansas Economy: Gov. Laura Kelly’s final policy address focused on property taxes, AI and data centers, while rural population loss is squeezing local tax bases and services. Oilfield Services: Sunrise Oilfield Supply is acquiring Morris Pump & Supply in Russell, adding its 11th location and expanding field support in central and western Kansas; the deal takes effect Nov. 1. Agriculture Research: Kansas State University received $16.6 million for global food security research labs. Food Production: Atchison-based MGP Ingredients reported a 39% drop in third-quarter profit. Farm groups also warn labor disruptions are affecting harvesting, livestock transport and meatpacking. Energy Leadership: HF Sinclair named Steve Ledbetter permanent CEO and president, effective Jan. 1. Grain Logistics: K-State economists say storage and transport are tight in parts of the Corn Belt as a near-record corn crop comes in.
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