AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing & Development: Olathe City Council approved a “French Renaissance” townhome project at 133rd and Black Bob with 44 units and 5,000+ sq. ft. of storefront space, aimed at “missing middle” demand but priced near typical single-family homes. Data Centers & Local Control: Emporia commissioners asked a district court to decide if a citizen petition banning high-impact data centers can legally go to voters; Kansas City’s Plan Commission also rejected a 20-story Quality Hill data center plan tied to a historic building. Food Safety & Supply Chains: The cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce is reshaping buying—Sysco says it’s stopping iceberg lettuce from Mexico—while local farmers report a surge in lettuce demand. Biotech & Labs: Topeka’s Link Innovation Labs landed Spore.Bio as its first lab tenant, signaling continued growth in the city’s innovation district. Cybersecurity: Researchers say a China-linked VPN supply-chain attack delivered malware via tampered QuickFox VPN software. Energy & Infrastructure: Black Hills Corp. reported Q2 results and reaffirmed earnings guidance, while Ebbing Air National Guard Base received a $38.9 million contract for a new secure F-35 facility. Agriculture Tech: WinField United agronomist Ryan Wolf says AI could boost agronomic decisions, but warns farmers to use trusted platforms.
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