AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPlant Redevelopment: Lexington is taking over some Tyson-owned assets as the city and company seek a new industrial use for the former beef plant site and ways to create jobs. State Finances: Nebraska collected $683.2 million in September, 0.2% above forecast; receipts are $8.4 million ahead of projections for the fiscal year so far, though a budget shortfall is still projected. Agriculture: USDA’s latest outlook points to record U.S. soybean production and raised Nebraska’s corn yield estimate by 11 bushels per acre, adding to pressure on crop markets. Jobs and Investment: Nebraska employers filed 51 transportation and warehousing H-1B petitions in 2025, up 155% from 2024; Union Pacific and Werner Enterprises accounted for most of those filings. Local Business: Nebraska casinos brought in $25.9 million in September, an 18% year-over-year increase. Housing: Omaha’s rising home prices are leaving some would-be buyers searching for alternatives, including smaller homes and cash incentives. Critical Minerals: EXIM reiterated a goal of financing about 65% of the Elk Creek project’s upfront costs, as the proposed mine draws attention for its potential role in U.S. mineral supply chains.
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