AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIllinois Agriculture: USDA’s NASS released 2025 county yields, with Stark County topping Illinois corn at 253.6 bushels/acre and Tazewell leading soy at the state’s highest average. Clean Energy Jobs: A new American Clean Power Association report says the U.S. clean energy manufacturing base supports 215,700 jobs overall, with Illinois highlighted for LFP battery cell manufacturing. Farming Tech: University of Illinois researchers used satellite imagery and machine learning to map corn and soybean tillage trends from 2000–2022, aiming to better track soil health and erosion impacts. Illinois Policy & Business: Springfield lawmakers advanced a Downtown Springfield tourism and construction jobs plan that would create a Capital Area Tourism Authority, though hotel industry groups oppose parts of the tax approach. Cyber & Logistics: Retail cyberattacks are rising, and trucking leaders warn cargo thieves are getting more organized, pushing companies to rethink security. Healthcare (Illinois ties): At ASCO in Chicago, Avacta reported updated early data for AVA6000 in salivary gland cancers, while a PROTEUS trial update showed perioperative apalutamide plus ADT reduced death/metastasis risk in high-risk localized prostate cancer. Sports Stadium Fight: Illinois lawmakers missed a midnight deadline on Bears stadium legislation, but a publicly-owned stadium authority framework remains in play.
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