AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDrought Relief Hits South Dakota: The USDA declared four SD counties—Brule, Gregory, Lyman and Tripp—natural disaster areas, opening emergency Farm Service Agency loans for drought losses, with eligibility extending to nearby counties. Nebraska Fuel Policy: The U.S. House passed a year-round E15 bill (Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act) with Nebraska’s Adrian Smith, Mike Flood and Don Bacon backing it; the Senate vote is next, and Nebraska Ethanol Board leaders call it a milestone. Air Quality Warning: Dust storms pushed hazardous air into parts of the Upper Midwest, with EPA warnings telling people to stay indoors and shut windows as particle levels spiked. Public Health Watch: The hantavirus response remains active as 41 people are monitored across multiple states, including Nebraska-linked cases tied to the MV Hondius cruise outbreak. Broadband & Infrastructure: Nebraska’s Vistabeam turned on the first active BEAD subscriber connection near Ogallala, while NAVFAC Northwest awarded a $249M marine waterfront design contract covering Nebraska and other states. Next Up for Storms: Severe weather risk remains on the radar for Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota this weekend.
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