AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAgriculture & Permitting: Ward County’s planning commission voted to recommend denying a Surrey Township feedlot permit after questions about the application and the operator’s alleged improper disposal of hundreds of dead cattle. Energy & Wind: Basin Electric won planning commission support for a wind turbine repowering near Minot, with road-dust and damage concerns addressed via an agreement and construction targeted for fall into spring. Food Safety: Power Plate Meals recalled about 5,700 pounds of frozen meatloaf products shipped to ND, after soy wasn’t declared on labels. Ag Markets: Grain markets finished with “good gains” in a short week, with weather and export chatter keeping traders focused. Infrastructure: ND DOT scheduled a Highway 85 bridge replacement near Bowman with a temporary bypass and reduced speeds; Grand Forks also faces a DeMers Ave ramp closure next week. Livestock Transport: A semi hauling 102 pigs overturned near Devils Lake, closing eastbound lanes while crews cleared the scene. Workforce & Industry Leadership: Cathy Dub was appointed to lead the North Dakota Mill and Elevator, stepping in as Vance Taylor retires. Power & Grid: A new report highlights how tightening grid capacity could change electricity pricing for fast-growing demand, including data centers. Public Health & Environment: The wildfire season is already burning far more acres than the 10-year average, driving unhealthy air quality across multiple states.
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