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Beef Tariff Shake-Up: President Trump announced a 90-day plan to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign ground-beef inputs tariff-free, with the product promised at 25% below current prices—prompting pushback from Nebraska cattle producers and lawmakers who warn it adds uncertainty during a herd rebuild. Cattle Supply Tightening: USDA data showed July feedlot placements fell 11% year over year to 1.42 million head, the lowest July since 1996, while marketings also dropped—fueling concerns about how quickly supply can recover. Energy & Land-Use Politics: Nebraskans reacted to Trump floating a possible return of the Keystone XL pipeline, reviving a long-running fight over energy reliability versus environmental and land impacts. Data Centers in the Crosshairs: Kearney’s planning commission advanced a data center conditional use permit with stricter rules, while the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska strongly opposed hyperscale projects near its reservation. Health Innovation in Nebraska: A new pancreatic cancer chemo delivery approach using a device that targets tumors directly is being highlighted as reducing side effects for patients. Nebraska Courts/Business: Nebraska AG Hilgers reached a settlement aimed at stopping sales of Dahua and Hikvision camera products over security concerns. Local Economy Notes: Hy-Vee ran a weekend food drive statewide; Concordia began construction on a new multi-use ballfield; and a Nebraska designer sued Deion Sanders over alleged unpaid logo work.

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Aug. 20, 2026

Azoteq taps Johnson Company for Midwest sales coverage

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Aug. 18, 2026

Caretech expands DD waiver services into rural Nebraska

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Retire SMART backs Osborne Family Legacy Golf Tournament and gains new mentors

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Aug. 3, 2026

Ascend Technologies buys Xamin to expand financial services reach in Chicago

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Some Nebraska Communities Are Cashing in on Renewables. Others Are Being Left Behind.

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