AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiesel & harvest squeeze: AAA says North Dakota diesel hit a record $6.13/gal, up nearly a dollar from last month, adding major pressure during harvest. Food-price ripple: Higher fuel costs are expected to push grocery prices higher, with eggs, produce and meats most exposed. Farm uncertainty: Rain helped parts of the Red River Valley, but NDSU Extension says it’s too late for most crops—better odds for next spring’s soil moisture. Clean Water Act fight: EPA/Army Corps proposed narrowing Clean Water Act protections for smaller streams and wetlands, aiming to reduce permitting burdens for landowners and farmers, while critics warn of environmental fallout in the Prairie Pothole region. Foreign funding scrutiny: The U.S. Department of Education opened investigations into UND over foreign gift/reporting issues tied to aerospace and uncrewed systems. Consumer finance crackdown: A multistate $694M settlement with Credit Acceptance targets predatory auto lending with cash and debt relief. Logistics investment: Estes Express Lines plans nearly $56M to expand cross-border/offshore freight capacity. Tech for ND aviation: Northern Plains UAS Test Site showcased BVLOS medical and agricultural drone demos at NASAO. Energy & sovereignty: Standing Rock leaders marked a decade since Dakota Access protests, saying impacts still linger. Construction & roads: Dickinson’s I-94 West Business Loop roundabout work shifts traffic Friday night, with 23rd Ave West closure lasting weeks. Local growth: Bismarck’s A to Z Pediatric Dentistry is expanding to a new 43rd Ave location.
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