Health & Federal Funding: HHS announced $2.15M+ for North Dakota health efforts, including $1.07M for behavioral health crisis services, $681K for alcohol research, and $400K to strengthen the oral health workforce. Ag Policy Modernization: A North Dakota farmer and former lawmaker, now overseeing federal farm programs, says USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” push aims to cut red tape by retiring outdated systems and consolidating disaster aid, price supports, and loan reporting through one portal. Ag Tech at Big Iron: Big Iron kicked off in West Fargo with about 500 companies and a focus on new ag-tech; the North Dakota AgTech Engine is backing startups with pathways to commercialization. On-Farm Autonomy Reality Check: Experts at Big Iron say autonomous adoption is slower than expected because solutions must pencil out economically and farmers worry about repairs and vendor survival. Bird Flu Watch: A fresh H5N1 wave is hitting commercial turkey farms across the Dakotas and Minnesota, with new detections in North Dakota’s LaMoure County. Workforce for the Bakken: Williston State College won an NSF grant to expand STEM technician training tied to automation, electronics, networking, and cybersecurity for energy and industrial jobs. Drones for State Missions: North Dakota’s Drone Replacement Program is nearing final procurement to move agencies to NDAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems. Local Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports the lowest regular gas in Pembina County at $3.85 for the week ending Sept. 5, with the statewide average around $3.90.