AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFarm Outlook: September rains may have damaged Nebraska’s soybean crop, adding uncertainty for growers amid forecasts of a record national harvest. State Finances: Nebraska’s September revenues came in slightly above forecast. Business Costs: Omaha businesses are calling for broader diesel-tax relief as fuel tops $6, putting pressure on carriers and other employers. Industry & Investment: Tyson sold assets to Lexington as the city seeks new industry for its former beef-plant site; meanwhile, federal and state leaders toured NioCorp’s Elk Creek critical-minerals project. Infrastructure: Nebraska rail projects received more than $43 million in federal grants, while rising data-center demand is sharpening concerns about the state’s aging power grid. Berkshire Hathaway: The Omaha-based company added $330 million to its investment in Italian tech firm Bending Spoons, bringing its stake to 4%.
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