AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: The Upper Midwest faces a flash-flood and hail threat Wednesday into Thursday, with saturated ground making even short downpours dangerous across Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and beyond. Heat & Power: Southern California and the Southwest are bracing for extreme heat, with advisories as temperatures push toward 116°F in parts of the region. Road & Transit Updates: Wisconsin DOT begins $6.87M I-41 ramp deck overlay upgrades in Brown County, bringing staggered closures and delays. Local Land-Use Fight: Escambia County, Florida is weighing an opt-out that would gut a planned “town center” on 800+ acres, after a 3-2 planning board vote. Agriculture & Markets: Soybean futures rose on heat forecasts and renewed China demand, while USDA’s June acreage report was largely neutral for corn and soy. Business & Growth: Swig signed a multi-unit Chicago-area deal, and Slim Chickens named Maureen DiStefano to lead franchise development. Sports & Community: Duluth’s International Regatta returns July 11 after a one-year pause, and Wisconsin’s Timber Rattlers open a six-game homestand Tuesday.
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