AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoManufacturing: Oregon employers filed 470 H-1B petitions in manufacturing in 2025, up 13.8% from 2024; Nike accounted for 297 filings. Farm Supply: Federal funding is set to support fertilizer-production projects at companies with Oregon sites, part of a broader push to expand domestic supply. Data Centers: Oregon’s pause on some new and expanded data-center permits, alongside a Clackamas County moratorium, signals growing scrutiny of the sector’s energy and land demands. Freight and Ports: A $204.8 million federal grant will advance rail upgrades tied to the Port of Coos Bay’s terminal project, a major step toward improving freight capacity. Agriculture: Oregon’s hazelnut-processing sector is consolidating, with Denfeld Nut acquiring a competitor and leaving three processors in the state.
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