AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Centers: An NDSU researcher says data center growth is hard to stop, making sound policy crucial as investors race to build and power demand rises. Agriculture: USDA’s conservation service extended application periods for several North Dakota programs. A separate report highlights biofuels as a source of steady local demand for farm crops. Unmanned Aviation: Project ATLAS will bring UND, NASA, the Defense Department and the North Dakota National Guard together to test unmanned aircraft and ground systems. GrandSKY’s Tom Swoyer also received the state’s UAS Sky Pioneer Award. Energy: The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has filed a new federal lawsuit challenging approvals for the Dakota Access Pipeline’s Missouri River crossing. Separately, XTO reported a 594-barrel produced-water spill at a Dunn County site. Rural Investment: USDA awarded more than $65 million for North Dakota projects, including a Spirit Lake Tribe aquaculture facility expected to create seven jobs. Career and technical education grants will also support workforce training, including plumbing, manufacturing and drone technology.
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