AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiesel Relief Fight: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed executive orders pausing diesel taxes for ag producers for 90 days and expanding hauling flexibility, but the broader debate over diesel export bans is heating up as Nebraska lawmakers and federal delegation members weigh trade-offs for prices and producers. USDA Trade Leadership: President Trump nominated former Nebraska agriculture director Greg Ibach to lead USDA’s Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, setting up Senate review for the role tied to global market access. Farm Costs & Policy Pressure: A federal settlement involving Corteva and the FTC/AG coalition aims to lower pesticide prices by ending anticompetitive loyalty programs that squeezed generic competition. Nebraska Agriculture Resilience: Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Disaster Relief Fund has sent $365,000 to wildfire-impacted farmers and ranchers, with applications still open. Local Impact—Health & Safety: Sheridan County plans to route opioid settlement money through regional behavioral health authorities rather than the state fund, citing a lack of local psychiatric capacity. Community & Workforce: UNL’s Staples Lab is helping childcare providers bring outdoor learning into classrooms, while Workforce Pell approvals expand short-term training pathways nationwide. Business & Infrastructure: Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium renovation will change seat selection and ticket pricing, with a two-step process for 2027 and the full 2028 configuration.
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