AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDiesel Relief Push for Farmers: Kentucky Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell asked Gov. Andy Beshear to temporarily allow untaxed, dyed diesel on public roads to blunt sky-high fuel costs hitting the 2026 fall harvest. Power & Industry: Big Rivers Electric told regulators it plans to keep its coal and natural gas plants running past 2050, betting on reliability upgrades instead of retirement. Data Center Backlash at Frankfort: Lawmakers heard concerns from across Kentucky about hyperscale data centers—especially farmland loss, ratepayer protections, transparency, and tax breaks. Road Work That Hits Commuters: KYTC is accelerating a Twin Bridges traffic crossover in Henderson, with lane changes starting Monday and a monthlong repair tied to damage found in a support beam. Ag Research in the Field: Kentucky State University reported third-year results on biochar for soybean soils, finding small nutrient upticks but limited overall change so far. Workforce & Solar Jobs: Perry County leaders hosted a hiring-focused event tied to a planned 80-megawatt Bright Mountain Solar project promising about 200 local jobs. Manufacturing Jobs in Rural KY: Speed Kentucky announced a new UTV facility in Owsley County, targeting 60 jobs. Food Safety Recall: Ineligible Colombia-made potato chips with chicharrón were recalled after showing up in U.S. retail.
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