AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoManufacturing: Conagra plans to close its Macon plant Jan. 15, putting 442 workers’ jobs at risk. State workforce officials are preparing to help affected employees. Life Sciences: Lonza will acquire five U.S. manufacturing sites from Merck, including a St. Louis bioconjugation operation, expanding its U.S. workforce by about 1,100 after the deal is expected to close in 2027. Energy: Ameren plans three more battery plants in Missouri, while Spire is seeking a rate increase that could add about $10 a month to western Missouri customers’ bills. Agriculture: USDA cut its corn-yield forecast and raised soybean export projections, lifting prices for both crops and tightening expected soybean stocks. Local Business: Missouri’s Buy Missouri holiday guide spotlights products from more than 650 participating businesses, aiming to steer seasonal spending toward local makers. Infrastructure: Cameron secured a $12 million federal grant to replace a bridge and redesign its I-35 interchange, addressing congestion and safety concerns.
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