AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFarm Costs: The USDA plans $8 billion in one-time harvest payments to help farmers offset soaring diesel and other input costs. Diesel is averaging about $6.32 a gallon, but payment rates and eligibility details are still to come. Factory Automation: AGCO will test Agility Robotics’ humanoid Digit at its Hesston plant starting in 2027, with tasks including sorting parts and moving storage totes. Retail Expansion: Kansas convenience-store operator Jump Start named its first COO, Jason Tinberg, to lead growth and supply-chain improvements across its roughly 50 stores. AgTech Investment: Greeneye Technology plans to establish headquarters operations in Salina, adding another technology company to the state’s business mix. Aerospace: Bombardier is investing $50 million to expand capabilities at its Kansas site, reinforcing the state’s role in business aviation.
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