AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoImmigration & Beef Supply: ICE raids in southwest Kansas are keeping workers away, slowing meatpacking and backing up cattle shipments, with livestock groups warning of higher beef prices and lost revenue. Policy & Politics: Kansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton is attacking ICE activity as “chaos for families, communities, and businesses,” while DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says ICE is not conducting worksite operations in Kansas—sparking backlash from conservatives and industry. Energy & Costs: A Kansas State University economist says diesel prices likely stay high through 2027, tied to global tensions and refining/supply constraints, with pump prices already around $6-plus. Agriculture Infrastructure: K-State opened the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center, a $130M, 178,000-square-foot hub for grain, food and animal science teaching and research. State Fair Funding: The Kansas State Fair is seeking $5M in state funds for FY2028 to finish the Bison Arena for an Agriculture Learning and Innovation Center. Food Safety: FDA reported a recall of 1.7M pounds of sugar products distributed in Kansas due to potential wheat allergen contamination.
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