AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAmazon Expansion: Amazon says Prime Air drone delivery will expand to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by year-end, including Omaha, with packages up to 5 pounds arriving in as fast as 30 minutes. Nebraska Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports the cheapest E15 in Keith County at $3.64 (week ending Aug. 8) and the cheapest E85 at $2.94; AAA also notes Nebraska and Council Bluffs averages pushing above $4. Public Health & Food Safety: Cyclosporiasis cases tied to recalled iceberg lettuce appear to be trending down, though the CDC still shows thousands of confirmed and probable cases this year. Local Infrastructure: Gov. Pillen highlights a $7.5 million Ogallala wastewater investment, including loan forgiveness and low-rate financing to limit rate hikes. State Budget Fight: Nebraska lawmakers will decide whether to apply Gov. Pillen’s 5% agency spending cuts during the 2027 session. Food Assistance Pressure: The Food Bank for the Heartland says higher fuel costs will add about $10,000 to gas spending this year, squeezing food budgets. Agriculture Markets: Soybeans and corn both closed higher Wednesday, supported by crop-condition concerns and trade demand.
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