AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth & Research: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, with the strongest signals around prenatal exposure. Higher Ed Funding: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is weighing a tuition increase—about 4%—as part of a proposed budget aimed at cutting costs and boosting state support. EV Costs: An Insurify report finds EV insurance averages $3,159 a year, about 42% higher than comparable gas cars, with big state-to-state swings that include Nebraska. Agriculture & Livestock: JBS plans beef plant closures amid a severe U.S. cattle shortage, adding pressure to already tight cattle markets. Nebraska STEM & Health: UNK received a $500,000 grant to study peanut allergy genetics, including why females are more likely to develop the condition. Policy Watch: Nebraska and other GOP attorneys general are urging the EPA to classify mifepristone as a water contaminant, despite experts saying there’s no clear harm shown in wastewater. Rural Events: The Bow Creek Watershed Project will host a 2026 field day in Hartington focused on drought-resilient forages and small grains.
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