AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFarm Fuel Costs: An Ohio State economist warns Nebraska and other states suspending red dyed diesel rules could backfire by boosting off-road diesel demand in a supply-constrained market, potentially raising farm costs by hundreds of dollars per producer. Diesel Prices: Harvest season is pushing diesel higher across the Midwest, with the national average topping $6 a gallon and rural producers already squeezed by tight margins. Renewables & Rural Economy: A new University of Missouri study finds wind and solar projects can lift rural county jobs, wages, and GDP, while also noting the need for local ordinances to address concerns like farmland use and property values. Nebraska Lottery Funding: The Nebraska Lottery distributed about $11.46 million to beneficiary programs, including nearly $4.88 million each for education and the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund. Wildlife in Schools: A nonvenomous snake was safely removed from a western Nebraska middle school classroom, with staff checking how it got inside. Missouri River Policy: Governors including Nebraska’s urged Congress to protect Missouri River resource management by removing a provision that would require unanimous state approval for certain diversions or exports.
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