AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBiofuels: Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced an expansion of SIUE’s National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center, backed by $15 million, to grow research capacity. Rep. Nikki Budzinski and colleagues separately urged federal officials to preserve biofuel requirements for 2026 and 2027, warning that delays could leave farmers and producers without market certainty. Manufacturing: An Illinois auto plant’s robotic body shop can switch among three vehicle models without stopping the line, using software-controlled tools and fixtures. Italian HVAC maker Esteve has also selected DeKalb for a U.S. expansion. Agriculture: Primient is expanding regenerative farming efforts aimed at improving farmer profitability. Infrastructure: The Illinois Tollway is seeking engineering firms for $157 million in 2027 contracts, while Skokie has broken ground on a $400 million upgrade to its O’Brien water treatment plant.
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