ASHLAND- The five members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation briefed more than 300 of the state’s business leaders Thursday and included a warning about some economic clouds brewing over agriculture.

While speaking at the State Chamber’s annual Federal Fly-Back event held at the Strategic Air Command & Space Museum, Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood of Norfolk warned the state and local chambers of commerce from Lincoln and Omaha about the budget risks to businesses and the State of Nebraska from continued lower prices for corn and soybeans.

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer of Lincoln said most of the experienced farmers and ranchers she speaks with around the state understand and prepare for the boom and bust runs of agriculture. Rep. Adrian Smith of Gering, who represents the largely rural, sprawling 3rd Congressional District, said his constituents share the concerns about higher costs and lower prices.

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