AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRatepayer Protection Push: President Trump expanded his Ratepayer Protection Pledge at the EPA, aiming to keep AI-driven data center growth from raising electricity bills for households and businesses, with utility and developer leaders backing the plan. Foreign Threats to Ag: Gov. Jim Pillen signed LB1096 to criminalize illegal import of dangerous pathogens or pests, framing it as protection for Nebraska’s agriculture and critical infrastructure. Nebraska Trade Mission: Pillen kicks off a trade mission to Japan and the Philippines with farmers, ethanol leaders, and advanced manufacturing innovators. AI Awareness Gap (Nebraska): A new Nebraska Snapshot finds only 47% of Nebraskans say they’ve read or heard a lot about AI, with bigger gaps by age, education, and income. NDOT Hay Permits: NDOT will accept public hay harvesting permit applications online starting July 30, with permits limited to five miles and a Sept. 15 expiration. E-Ride Safety: AAA Nebraska and Iowa launched its “E-Ride Ready” campaign as e-bike and e-scooter injuries rise. Food Safety Watch: FDA/CDC widened a cyclosporiasis investigation tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, with Nebraska reporting no confirmed links so far. Agriculture Economics: Nebraska Farm Bureau says low crop prices plus high input costs are driving major losses for corn and soybeans. Local Food Relief: Lincoln businesses built “canned creations” at a Food Bank of Lincoln event, turning donations into thousands of meals. Security & Infrastructure: Nebraska also moved to strengthen protections for agriculture and critical infrastructure from foreign entities.
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