AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers & Local Power: A proposal to turn the former Usk papermill site into a major data center is drawing fresh scrutiny in Washington, with locals asking why officials and tribes haven’t been fully looped in as power needs could dwarf local usage. Nebraska Agriculture Relief: Gov. Jim Pillen signed executive orders giving Nebraska farmers a 90-day diesel tax and hauling weight relief, including guidance clarifying dyed diesel use for ag vehicles heading to harvest. Wastewater Investment: Norfolk is set to receive a $38 million ONE RED grant match for a wastewater anaerobic digestion upgrade, part of a larger push to cut energy costs and boost local capacity. Water & Ranch Tech: RanchBot is expanding real-time water monitoring for wells, pumps, and tanks using satellite-connected sensors—aimed at helping producers manage water in low-coverage areas. Meat Processing for Rural Nebraska: Nebraska Farmers Network is building “Meat Pods,” on-site beef processing units designed to help ranchers process locally before sending product to regional packers. Utilities Leadership: Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District selected Timothy Cerveny as its next general manager. Public Health & Consumer Data: Nebraska’s tobacco sales tax revenue fell in 2024, and Nebraska is among states in multistate Labcorp settlement terms tied to a patient data breach.
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