AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFarm Relief: Gov. Andy Beshear temporarily eased restrictions on dyed diesel, allowing Kentucky farmers and truckers to use untaxed fuel on public roads. Farmers welcomed the harvest-season break but say broader cost pressures remain. Agricultural Finance: The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approved seven beginning-farmer loans totaling $856,115 for livestock, equipment, land and other farm needs across seven counties. Industrial Sites: Adair County’s development authority accepted a $1.76 million bid for a 38,500-square-foot speculative building at Green River Commerce Park, designed to attract new employers. In Lyon County, more than $560,000 in state funding will help secure 58 acres for rail-served industrial sites and a new rail spur. Eastern Kentucky Investment: Gov. Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million in federal funding for economic revitalization projects in the region. Local Business: Kentucky Proud launched a merchandise-licensing program for local businesses, creating a new way to promote and sell products tied to the state’s agriculture brand. Manufacturing: GE Appliances says it will continue investing in Louisville despite uncertainty over tariffs.
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