AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNebraska Wildfire Relief: Gov. Jim Pillen launched the Nebraska Wildfire Hay Recovery Program, letting ranchers harvest donated hay from eligible state highway rights-of-way (permits run July 29–Sept. 15) to help replace lost pasture and winter feed. State Politics & Transparency: Critics are pushing back on Gov. Pillen after reporting says he didn’t use a state-issued phone while in office, raising questions about disclosure rules. Food Prices & Nebraska Life: A “What’s Working” reader poll and USDA ad data point to why hamburgers and ground beef feel pricier—fewer cows, higher costs, and changing consumer demand. Local Health Care: The Nebraska Humane Society announced an $8 million Pet Wellness Center plan to expand low-cost spay/neuter and add preventative care, vaccines, and dental services in the Omaha metro. Agriculture Research: UNL researchers unveiled a low-cost swine influenza vaccine approach using DNA in lipid nanoparticles, aiming to strengthen protection for Nebraska’s major swine industry. Business Growth: Rightfiber plans to explore mergers and acquisitions after announcing a major fiber combination effort. Sports & Community: Nebraska’s Special Olympics USA Games coverage highlights the June 20–26 event in the Twin Cities, bringing thousands of athletes and volunteers together.
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