Husker Harvest Days: Gov. Jim Pillen told producers the next ag edge is as much workplace culture and relationships as it is tech and biofuels, pointing to ethanol and carbon capture as Nebraska’s “unmatched value.” Farm Policy: The Senate Ag Committee advanced the 2026 farm bill in a tight vote, sending it toward the full Senate as lawmakers work toward a final package before the current extension expires Sept. 30. Diesel Pressure: Sen. Pete Ricketts warned that record diesel prices are squeezing Nebraska farmers and the trucking that moves their goods, while also flagging renewable diesel and biodiesel as potential relief. Tax Fight: Pillen pushed back hard on talk of taxing agricultural inputs, calling it “hogwash” and saying the focus is on expanding sales tax to services instead. Ag Tech & Workforce: UNL launched a Nebraska Digital Agriculture Hub at Husker Harvest Days, and the Governor’s Summit in Kearney (Sept. 28-29) will spotlight workforce growth plus “Feeding & Fueling” ag and manufacturing. FDA Recall: The FDA expanded a hand soap recall tied to possible bacterial contamination, including products sold in Nebraska. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reported multiple Nebraska counties seeing low weekly prices for regular and diesel, underscoring how fast costs are shifting heading into harvest. Logistics & Rural Comms: Rep. Adrian Smith highlighted truck drivers and backed keeping AM radio accessible for rural emergency alerts and market updates. Health Funding: Sen. Deb Fischer secured $18M for Nebraska health facility upgrades, including UNMC training for infectious disease air transport and improvements at Avera St. Anthony’s in O’Neill.