AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFertilizer & Ag Supply: U.S. urea prices in New Orleans have slid about 36% from April highs, returning near pre–Iran-conflict levels, easing pressure on Louisiana farmers even as drought keeps risk in key growing regions. Timber & Jobs: C&C Forest Products is investing $21M to rebuild its Coushatta sawmill after a 2025 fire, targeting specialty lumber/timber and up to 90 million board feet annually, with 77 new direct jobs and 27 retained. Workforce & Construction: ABC and Meta launched a $115M America’s Workforce Academy to train data-center construction workers, with Louisiana included among the first states and graduates promised job offers on Meta projects. Local Economy & Education: Richland Parish teachers are set to receive unusually large “13th check” payments after Meta’s tax contribution boosted sales-tax collections. Health & Food Access: ADA 2026 research highlights “food as medicine” programs improving diabetes outcomes for food-insecure youth, with home-delivered medically supplemental groceries tied to better A1c and fewer sugary drinks. Weather Watch: New Orleans-area forecasts warn of dangerous heat and humidity with heat index values near 105 by Friday and Saturday. Tech & Hiring: WorkNOLA relaunches with a redesigned job platform adding employer tools, resume management, and anti-fraud security.
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