AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSemiconductors: Intel is shifting some Oregon manufacturing capacity from PC processors to data-center chips as AI demand outstrips supply, with added production expected in the second half of 2027. Commercial Transport: Daimler Truck showcased new crash-avoidance systems at its Oregon proving grounds, with safety upgrades planned for 2027 Freightliner and Western Star trucks. Agriculture: USDA plans $22 million in hazelnut purchases and $86 million in pulse buys to support food assistance, while a nearly $7.7 million irrigation project in the Nyssa-Ontario area aims to save water and reduce farm costs. Energy: An Oregon wind farm is poised to add solar, as Portland General Electric faces a requirement to more than double its renewable portfolio; meanwhile, Cascade Natural Gas rates are rising 10.7%. Trade and Infrastructure: Global logistics company Scan Global Logistics agreed to acquire Oregon-based OIA Global, and a $204.8 million federal grant advances the Port of Coos Bay’s intermodal project.
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