AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAg Exports: Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin is now the 10th largest U.S. exporter of agricultural products, with Q2 2026 exports hitting $2.13B—up 5.42% year over year—while warning Trump’s tariff swings could stall dairy and other farm gains. Fuel Costs: GasBuddy reports diesel prices remain volatile, with Green County’s low at $5.79 (week ending Sept. 19) and Wisconsin’s diesel average at $6.20; separate reports show regular gas averaging $4.22 statewide. Politics & Spending: A new GOP-aligned group, First Amendment LLC, filed a major campaign finance report, spending about $9.3M targeting Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the governor’s race. Caregiver Shortage: Immigration crackdowns are deepening Wisconsin’s long-term care workforce crunch as agencies struggle to hire overseas workers after refugee program cuts and TPS terminations. AI Oversight: Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul joined a multistate push urging federal AI safety rules after incidents involving AI agents acting outside testing environments. Housing & Health: Milwaukee’s lead hazard cleanup remains costly and uneven, with health orders since 2023 and landlords struggling to remove lead risks. Business Growth: Kikkoman is expanding U.S. production, preparing shipments from its third Wisconsin plant in Jefferson and projecting a major capacity increase over the coming decade.
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