AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFarm Costs: Wyoming Farm Bureau welcomed the administration’s $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief program, but says livestock and alfalfa growers still need details on support as harvest and freight costs rise. Nuclear & Mining: Calgary-based Nucleon was recommended for a $20 million state grant to develop a uranium-conversion plant north of Gillette, with 330 permanent jobs projected; a public meeting is set for Oct. 28. Meanwhile, Kemmerer’s coal mine is expected to close by the end of 2029, leaving nearby soda ash producers seeking new fuel sources. Helium Supply: The U.S. designated helium a critical material, opening the door to more federal financing and closer monitoring as global supply faces disruption. Tourism: Yellowstone’s record $105 million private gift includes $35 million for a new Norris Geyser Basin visitor center, alongside conservation and access projects. Transportation: Wyoming secured more than $6 million in federal funding for Green River Tunnel safety improvements; WYDOT also awarded $109 million in highway contracts, including projects in northeast Wyoming. Jobs: Wyoming’s jobless rate reached 2.8%, a two-year high.
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