AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKansas Business: Wichita-based Koch Equity Development is joining the Getty family in a restructuring that could put up to $533 million into Getty Images. Olathe-based Kustom Entertainment will present its live-events strategy to investors after its 2026 Country Stampede drew a record 42,000-plus attendees. Fuel Costs: A K-State economist estimates the temporary dyed-diesel order would save a typical grain farmer about $100, with truckers likely to benefit more; Kansas diesel averaged $6.09 a gallon for the week ending Oct. 3. Agriculture: Recent rains eased drought conditions, leaving 51% of the state out of dry conditions, up from 29%. The drier stretch should help wheat planting and harvest work resume, though some fields were too wet after heavy rain. Rural Projects: Ellis County is seeking easements for a Saline River bridge replacement backed by up to $4.36 million in state grant funding. In Hays, developers are seeking support for a 120-unit apartment project aimed at local workers and families. Beef Industry: The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says proposed mandatory country-of-origin labeling could raise costs for producers and consumers without boosting demand for U.S. beef.
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