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Trump Campaign Stop: President Donald Trump is set to rally in Grand Island Monday with Sen. Pete Ricketts, as Nebraska’s GOP tries to protect a Senate seat against independent Dan Osborn—amid voter anger over costs and the administration’s beef import plan. Beef Imports Backlash: Nebraska ranchers and Ricketts say more foreign beef would undercut them and hurt the state’s “economic engine,” even as Trump frames it as a consumer price fix. Diesel Cost Pressure: An ag economist warns that suspending red dyed diesel restrictions may lower costs briefly but can backfire by boosting demand when refineries are already tight—potentially raising off-road diesel costs for farmers. Fuel Tax Relief, Mixed Results: Gas prices are easing after states suspended fuel taxes, but analysts say the drop is modest and not “organic,” with prices still above last year. Household Food Squeeze: A new survey finds 62% of U.S. households are cutting back on meat/seafood/dairy as grocery prices rise, with Nebraska among the highest-share states. Food Safety Recall: PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade in 37 states due to undeclared yellow dyes, including distribution in Nebraska. Local Business/Community: Scoular elected three new board members, adding Union Pacific and Lamb Weston leadership experience to the Omaha-based firm’s governance. Childcare Policy Watch: Nebraska families report delays in childcare subsidy renewals tied to new federal rules, raising concerns for working parents.

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