AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel Watch: Diesel hit $5.89/gal at one station in Ransom County (week ending Sept. 19), while Morton County’s lowest regular gas was $4.09/gal; statewide averages moved up (regular $4.18, diesel about $6.13). Ag Inputs Pressure: North Dakota producers are feeling record-high diesel costs as they juggle hauling and fieldwork, with limited flexibility to absorb higher fuel bills. Forage Planning: NDSU urges late-season alfalfa management—“no cut September”—to protect winter survival and stand persistence after dry conditions and hay shortages. Energy & Oil: A new operator, Phoenix Energy, is ramping up fast in the Bakken, expanding from its first wells to a multi-rig program targeting rapid production growth. Leadership in Milling: Cathy Dub settled into her new CEO/president role at the North Dakota Mill and Elevator, emphasizing team culture and the mill’s mission. Workforce Policy: Gov. Armstrong is consolidating workforce-related programs under a new structure and naming Katie Ralston Howe as the state’s first workforce commissioner. Education & Training: Napoleon ag educator Brian Schneider was named 2027 North Dakota Teacher of the Year, highlighting CTE’s role in agriculture and FFA. Trade & Grain: Taiwanese flour millers toured North Dakota’s wheat quality and handling system, underscoring continued demand for U.S. hard wheat.
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