AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiesel & Harvest Costs: Diesel prices jumped as harvest ramps up, pushing tight margins for Midwest producers and raising the cost of hauling inputs to elevators and ethanol plants. Dairy Industry Leadership: Midwest Dairy CEO Corey Scott was named next president/CEO of the national dairy checkoff, starting Oct. 12, overseeing the checkoff’s national staff and programs. Food Safety & Labeling: PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade in 37 states because labels didn’t list certain yellow food dyes; FDA classed it as Class II. Renewables & Rural Economics: A new Midwest study finds wind and solar projects can boost rural jobs, wages, and local GDP—while also noting rising local permitting and property-value concerns. Nebraska Childcare Crunch: Nebraska families report delays in reauthorizing childcare subsidies, forcing some to scramble for out-of-pocket coverage or risk losing spots. Cybercrime in the Region: The FBI captured “Prometheus,” an alleged Tren de Aragua-linked ATM-hacking leader, bringing another cyber case into federal court. Tourism Governance: Nebraska lawmakers are set to review the structure of the Nebraska Tourism Commission, funded by hotel/motel occupation taxes, amid debate over whether it should be folded back into economic development.
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