AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Markets: US stock futures bounced as oil cooled on Iran diplomacy hopes, with yields easing and tech leading gains, while investors watched durable goods and Michigan sentiment. Agriculture & Labor: Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas cattle groups warned ICE sweeps are disrupting meatpacking workforces, delaying processing and raising costs that could hit beef prices. Kansas Politics & Costs: Senate Republicans plan a last-ditch vote next week on a ratepayer bill aimed at shielding consumers from electricity hikes tied to data center growth—an affordability message aimed at states including Kansas. Kansas Finance Regulation: Kansas bank commissioner David Herndon recommends repealing the TEFFI law after Beneficient’s model failed to attract activity. Beef Trade Fallout: Kansas ranchers criticized Trump’s plan to suspend tariffs on imported ground beef, saying it’s tied to market drops and losses. Local Infrastructure: Riley County approved a change order for the Keats sewer project after higher-than-expected groundwater was found. Community & Business: K-State’s renovated Call Hall dairy plant and 1863 Marketplace are set to reopen with expanded retail and production.
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