AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUAS & Satellite Jobs: North Dakota is leaning hard into uncrewed and autonomous systems, with Grand Forks highlighting its BVLOS Vantis work, The Hive accelerator, and a growing list of career and internship openings. Ag Land Values: USDA says farm real estate keeps climbing—cropland averages about $6,020/acre and pasture about $2,000/acre—though the pace is slower than last year. Food Safety: Two big national outbreaks are driving recall pressure: cyclosporiasis tied to iceberg lettuce (now in 47 states) and salmonella tied to Mexican jalapeños (345 sick in 27 states), with restaurants pulling product. Kratom Policy: ND lawmakers are starting talks on restricting kratom ahead of a special session, with debate focused on regulating natural leaf products versus targeting synthetic 7-OH. Road & Construction: Expect traffic shifts and closures on ND 22/Eighth Street near Dickinson and I-94 Exit 257 in Jamestown as paving and roundabout work ramps up. Wheat Check: The Wheat Quality Council tour reports ND’s 2026 wheat crop in good condition after intense heat. Energy/Tech Research: UND was selected for DOE’s Genesis Mission cohort, aiming to improve AI security and reliability for battery and energy science systems.
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