AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel Costs: Nebraska’s average regular gasoline price fell to $4.22 a gallon for the week ending Oct. 31, while diesel averaged $6.12, keeping pressure on transportation and operating costs. Agriculture: Errors in USDA’s corn report have cost Nebraska growers, as the agency prepares an AI tool to check crop data. Community colleges are also stepping up to address an agricultural trucking gap. Construction and Transport: NDOT secured federal funding for a truck-parking project between Elm Creek and Overton, while the Corps cleared the way for a Highway 12 project. Gretna advanced a $32 million bond for a 192nd Street interchange. Energy and Jobs: A Winnebago solar project is creating a pathway into construction jobs for Native women. Nebraska’s cold-weather natural gas rule has also taken effect. Omaha Business: Berkshire Hathaway accelerated share buybacks to $9.6 billion in the third quarter, even as operating earnings fell 6% and net earnings dropped 28%.
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