AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFarm Costs: California diesel prices remain above $8 a gallon, and a survey finds rising fuel costs are pushing farmers toward the brink. Tax Fight: The proposed billionaire tax is drawing a $296 million opposition campaign, with supporters touting healthcare funding and critics warning it could hurt California’s business climate. Energy Risks: Planned shutoffs amid dangerous winds are raising wildfire concerns and exposing gaps in business-interruption coverage. Investment: California has broken ground on its first new steel mill in 50 years, while Applied Materials is investing $5 billion initially in a new California center. Wine Industry: Sonoma’s Passaggio Wines will close its tasting room after years of falling sales, reflecting broader strain on California wineries.
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