Agriculture
COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Competitive Landscape In Food Processing
Consumers have an increased interest in meal kits and prepared meals, according to a 2023 Global Location Strategies report.
Pennsylvania Renews Economic Development Strategy
Governor Josh Shapiro outlines how the Keystone State’s first economic development strategy in more than two decades will spur growth and interest.
PLANT AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS Locates In West Texas
With a vision to modernize the digital infrastructure required to support produce demand worldwide, PLANT AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS chose the heartland of American agriculture to do just that.
SC Produce Company Invests $26.2M In Palmetto State
A full-service fresh produce supplier will invest $26.2 million to improve its facility in Richland County, South Carolina.
Pennsylvania Launches New Economic Development Strategy; Focuses On Robotics, Tech
Pennsylvania’s new 10-year economic development strategy will focus on growing its agriculture, energy, life sciences, manufacturing, and robotics and technology sectors.
Breaking News: USDA Issues Permit For Santa’s Reindeer To Enter U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service today issued a transit permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus of the North Pole, a distributor with Gifts and Good Cheer, Inc.
Opportunity In Richland, Washington
City Of Richland Economic Development Manager Amanda Wallner discusses why this Pacific Northwest city provides a strategic location for companies across a number of industries.
Putnam County: The Perfect Place To Relocate Your Business!
Putnam County, Florida is a progressive rural community with easy access to major metropolitan areas, a competitive business climate, and an attractive lifestyle.
Which States Would Fare Best In An AI Apocalypse?
Confuse The Machine used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to determine which U.S. states are best equipped to withstand a hypothetical AI tech uprising. The findings might surprise you.
Global Seed Company DLF Celebrates New Oregon Facility
DLF, a global seed company, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its 140,000-square-foot facility in Albany, Oregon.
Upper Sandusky, OH, Gains 100+ Jobs Through Soybean Plant
A soybean processing plant will bring more than 100 jobs to Upper Sandusky, Ohio, through a roughly $500 million investment.
Walmart Taps Lowndes County, GA, For Dairy Facility
Walmart will invest $350 million in Lowndes County, GA, to establish a dairy facility with an anticipated open date in 2025.
AGCO Named Anchor Tenant For North Dakota’s Grand Farm Innovation Campus
AGCO, a global leader in the agriculture industry, has been named the anchor tenant for a collaborative ag-network in North Dakota.
Snake River EDA Values Partnerships
Snake River Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Kristen Nieskens discusses ways this regional group is building businesses in western Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Transforming Fukushima, Japan Into A “Region Of Recovery”
12 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, new video from the Fukushima Prefecture, "Fukushima Now," highlights reconstruction progress.
Coca-Cola Plans $650M Investment In New York State
The company expects to create approximately 250 new jobs at its new fairlife production facility in Monroe County, NY.
Wyoming Expanding Horizons
With a low tax burden, the state is attracting business by investing in shovel-ready sites and a skilled workforce.
No Slowdown In Sight
With its rich automotive heritage, Michigan’s SOAR Fund is helping to attract electric vehicle makers and more.
Kansas Business Climate Reimagined
Enacted by Gov. Laura Kelly, the "Kansas Framework for Growth” is having a positive impact on a wide swath of the Kansas business climate.
Agribusiness Locations: Feeding The Future
To meet the needs of a growing global population with efficient operations, agribusiness firms look for locations with ready resources.