AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Prices: AAA reports the national regular gas average rose 3 cents to $4.10, the highest on this date, as crude stays in the $80s amid Strait of Hormuz instability; North Dakota Energy: ND oil production ticked up in June to 1.153 million bpd (near 2.5% higher than May) while rig counts climbed to 33 in August from 26 in July, pointing to more activity in the second half; Drought & Agriculture: NDSU warns the summer drought could delay next spring’s grass growth and cut forage production by 40–60% if dry conditions persist, with livestock water safety also a concern; Data Centers & Power: A North Dakota researcher urges “separating fact from fear” on AI data centers, saying impacts depend on size and grid capacity, while lawmakers move toward banning nondisclosure agreements tied to data centers; Housing & Workforce: DOE awarded nearly $1.4M to North Dakota for weatherization readiness, training/technical help, and energy reliability; Wells Fargo backed affordable housing and financial education in Minot with $1.2M; Trade Watch: Tariff pauses on Canadian goods are on hold, but ND’s $7B export exposure still leaves businesses facing uncertainty; Local Innovation: UND’s Center for Innovation Lift-Off Showcase handed out funding to projects including an AI vocal training app and a small-sample breast cancer test.
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