AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Infrastructure: North Dakota produces more energy than it uses, but transmission lines lag behind, limiting the state’s ability to move power where it is needed. A push for federal grid-building legislation puts that gap in focus. Agriculture: The Andersons plans to acquire two North Dakota ethanol plants from Harvestone, while FARRMS is taking applications through Dec. 18 for its 2027 Farm Beginnings course. NDSU Extension also urges farmers to check fields for soil compaction before planning remedies. Data Centers: Voters backed restrictions in 40 of 41 local data-center ballot measures nationwide, and a North Dakota poll found support for state rules. Yet Applied Digital, which operates two North Dakota data centers, is gaining prominent NDSU sports sponsorships. Energy Development: LibertyStream secured its first North Dakota produced-water site to supply a commercial plant, while Northern Plains Nitrogen hopes to begin fertilizer-plant construction in 2027.
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