AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndustrial Investment: Robinson Carbon plans to invest $16.3 million in an industrial-scale biochar plant at England Airpark, with 102 direct and indirect jobs expected. John Deere, meanwhile, will move self-propelled sprayer production from Iowa to Thibodaux as it reshapes its manufacturing footprint. Energy: Targa Resources reported third-quarter adjusted EBITDA up 18% year over year, with record Permian volumes and a planned 20% increase in its 2027 dividend. New Orleans Tourism: Fairmont New Orleans has opened with 250 rooms, two Emeril Lagasse restaurants and more than 19,000 square feet of event space, bringing the hotel brand back to the city after two decades. Baton Rouge Business: Lamar Advertising reported third-quarter revenue growth of 6.6% and raised its full-year outlook, citing stronger national, digital and political ad demand. Housing Costs: Baton Rouge home prices are 31% above pandemic levels, while building regulations and fees add an average $132,000 to the cost of a new home, according to a homebuilders’ industry presentation.
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