AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUSDA Trade Leadership: President Trump nominated Nebraska agriculture leader Greg Ibach as USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, setting up a Senate confirmation that would put a familiar Nebraska hand back in the federal ag trade lane. Economic Growth Push: Gov. Jim Pillen is set to announce a coordinated strategy to strengthen Nebraska’s economic growth and competitiveness, with chambers and the Department of Economic Development involved, plus an executive order aimed at attracting investment and talent. Midterm Politics in Nebraska: Trump will speak at a midterm rally in Grand Island Oct. 5, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. and remarks expected around 6 p.m., as Nebraska races tighten. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reports show E15 in Adams County at $3.89/gal (week ending Sept. 19) and diesel in Perkins County at $6.25/gal, underscoring continued regional price swings. Housing Snapshot: Zillow puts Lancaster County’s typical home value at $302,026 in August 2026, up 2.3% year over year. Education Policy: Rep. Adrian Smith introduced a bill to remove state opt-in rules for the education scholarship tax credit, aiming to streamline access for schools.
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