AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAg Policy & Transportation Relief: Gov. Jim Pillen issued two executive orders to blunt harvest-season diesel pain—allowing highway-registered vehicles to use untaxed dyed diesel for 90 days (with refunds via Form 84AG) and easing weight limits for crop and livestock hauling up to 25% over legal limits without extra permits. He also urged a 90-day federal pause on U.S. diesel exports to rebuild domestic supply. Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy reported the lowest E15 in Dawson County at $3.84 (week ending Sept. 19) and diesel lows including Phelps County at $5.89 and Lincoln County at $5.97, underscoring still-volatile regional costs. Local Government & Finance: Lancaster County Commissioner Matt Schulte will hold a livestreamed briefing on a State Auditor review alleging nearly $1 billion in Treasurer’s Office accounting errors, with officials saying no property taxes were lost. Business & Growth: A $130 million Sioux Honey bottling plant broke ground in Iowa, expanding capacity and jobs in the region. Housing Snapshot: Zillow data showed Brown County’s typical home value rising 4.8% to $156,826 in August 2026. Energy & Infrastructure: A Lancaster County land option near Lincoln for a potential data center signals continued investment interest—and local regulatory scrutiny.
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