AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoPublic Safety & Courts: Two of eight men indicted in a thwarted drone-and-sniper plot tied to a White House UFC event pleaded not guilty in federal court; prosecutors say the plan was disrupted before it could be carried out, with a Sept. 14 trial date set. Nebraska Agriculture & Livestock: Nebraska and Iowa feedlots are near capacity, but analysts warn Texas is stuck with many empty pens, a sign of a lopsided cattle cycle that’s hurting feedyard economics. Health & Mental Health: Nebraska marked the 988 Lifeline’s fourth anniversary, noting the state’s call center handled more than 39,000 contacts in FY25 and that most callers were connected to crisis counselors without needing mobile crisis response. Wildfire Response: Gov. Jim Pillen reissued an order to keep hay and other wildfire supplies moving, easing carrier rules through Aug. 12. Ag Policy & Training: The Nebraska Tax Institute will host an Aug. 27 webinar on farm disaster tax rules, including deferrals and casualty-loss reporting. Community & Youth: The National High School Finals Rodeo returns to Lincoln July 19-25, expected to draw more than 100,000 attendees and 1,800 contestants.
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