AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCrop Insurance & Ag Risk: USDA’s Risk Management Agency will expand additional crop insurance coverage options for forage producers in 12 states, including Nebraska, starting with the 2027 crop year, replacing Actual Production History for forage production in select counties. State Budget & Government Operations: Gov. Jim Pillen issued a memo ordering Nebraska agencies to cut spending, including at least a 5% reduction in monthly allotments, tighter controls on hiring/position refills, and monthly compliance reports starting July 31. Consumer Finance & Enforcement: Nebraska joined a $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc. over Cash App fraud protections, alleging the company misled users about safety and failed to provide promised dispute and fraud resolution processes. Energy & Infrastructure: Dawson Public Power District advanced plans for the Nebraska International Port of the Plains at Hershey, including a request for bids for a substation transformer and updates on wholesale power cost pressures. Local Development: Construction began on Plaza de la Raza in South Omaha, a $25 million community-led cultural plaza expected to finish in fall 2027. Public Safety & Fraud Prevention: Nebraska is among states pushing the FCC to tighten rules so scammers can’t access legitimate phone numbers, aiming to reduce robocalls and related scams.
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