AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCompetition & Consumer Protection: Nebraska joined the FTC and other states in suing to block Covetrus’ acquisition of veterinary supplier MWI, warning the deal could give the combined company more than half the national market. Separately, Nebraska consumers are due more than $292,000 in restitution and nearly $593,500 in lease forgiveness under a $183.5 million settlement with rent-to-own company Acima. Family Dollar also agreed to a $63 million settlement over alleged register overcharges, including customer restitution and discounts. Local Growth: Ogallala renewed its state economic-development certification, citing more than $17 million in housing projects and expanded private investment. Agriculture & Innovation: Farm lending remained subdued for a second quarter, though stronger crop prices may ease pressure on farm finances. Lincoln startup DARO’s disease-surveillance system detected swine virus missed by routine testing, stopping a shipment that could have spread infection to other farms.
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