AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAg & Food Industry: A new report says the Food and Beverage sector added 63 planned projects in August—its second-strongest month of 2026—led by processing facilities and distribution/warehouse builds. Fertilizer Pressure: USDA held a “Fed Up” hearing in Johnston where more than 170 farmers pressed officials over alleged fertilizer cartel behavior and high prices, while USDA deputy secretary Stephen A. Vaden said the agency will pursue antitrust enforcement. Iowa Data Centers: In McDonald, residents and opponents are pushing for moratoriums and stronger safeguards around a proposed data center; in Lee County, supervisors are drafting “guardrails” after residents voiced concerns about water, electricity, and zoning gaps. Iowa Tech/Workforce: Iowa will distribute $25 million from the Meta settlement into a restitution fund for teens harmed by social media, with daily time limits also planned by Meta. Higher Ed: UNI reported its highest enrollment since 2020, with 9,366 students and a 10.3% jump in freshmen. Local Business: Senator Joni Ernst named Five Sons Landscaping & Design as Iowa’s Small Business of the Week.
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