AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSNAP Court Fight in Nebraska: A federal judge ended Nebraska’s pilot ban on using SNAP for soda and energy drinks, ruling the USDA lacked authority to let states redefine “food,” a decision that also hits Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee and West Virginia. Nebraska AG Joins Plastics Pushback: Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a 17-state lawsuit against California’s Plastics Act, arguing the packaging rules will raise costs and improperly reach beyond state lines. Ag Insurance Payments: USDA Risk Management Agency final county yields for 2025 corn and soybeans were released, setting the stage for potential ECO/SCO payment calculations for producers. Nebraska Banking Milestone: Platte Valley Bank marked its 135th anniversary, highlighting four generations of family leadership and continued community banking focus. Construction Jobs Watch: An Associated General Contractors analysis found construction employment rose in Nebraska (5.6%) over the past year, with data center demand cited as a key driver. Local Business & Community: Nebraska’s Hansen-Mueller grain dealer bond case moved forward as the Public Service Commission mailed $1 million in claim payments to 12 approved Nebraska producers.
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