AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOmaha Manufacturing Layoffs: WK Kellogg says the remaining ~450 workers at its Omaha cereal plant will be laid off in late July through mid-August, with severance and the 900,000-square-foot complex headed for sale—another major hit to Nebraska’s manufacturing jobs. Labor & Wages: Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn is backing State Question 832, a plan to raise the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2029, arguing it reduces reliance on assistance. Ag Policy & Farm Economics: A new study finds fungicide-treated soybean seed often doesn’t pay off unless costs are low and soybean prices are high, while Purdue research suggests corn growers may be able to cut nitrogen without sacrificing yields. Drought Pressure on Ranching: Western Nebraska cattle markets are seeing unusually heavy liquidation as drought forces more animals into sales, raising concerns about future supply-demand pressure. Food Assistance in Nebraska: Nebraska DHHS has started issuing Summer EBT benefits, with $120 per eligible child and new rules limiting purchases like soda and energy drinks. Election Administration: Nebraska’s Board of State Canvassers will certify 2026 primary results June 8, with recounts only if certification triggers them. International Agribusiness: Ghana and Nebraska signed a 10-year livestock modernization deal aimed at cutting imports and building dairy, traceability, and feed infrastructure.
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