AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & Local Control: Cass County planners advanced a temporary data center moratorium after residents packed the meeting and applauded the move, with the proposal limiting sites to industrial-zoned land and pushing closed-loop cooling where feasible. Workforce & Training: Nebraska’s NEST 529 now covers more credential and career training programs under LB 748, including welding, HVAC, CDL, IT, construction and other high-demand fields. Energy Infrastructure: NPPD broke ground on the Princeton Road Station in Lancaster County, targeting 694 MW and expected operation in 2029. Grid Reliability: NPPD warned north central Nebraska customers to conserve this weekend due to transmission limits that could trigger temporary interruptions. Ag Economy Watch: A rural bank survey found the Rural Mainstreet Index fell to 42.1 in July as weak commodity prices weighed on farm outlook. Food Safety: Federal officials tied a major cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms, with thousands sickened across multiple states. Ag & Energy Projects: Tallgrass CO2 pipeline construction is moving through Mills County, routing captured CO2 from an Iowa ethanol plant toward sequestration in Wyoming. Beef Industry: Nebraska Extension’s Rick Rasby retired after 40 years supporting the state’s beef producers.
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