AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEconomic Growth: North Dakota recorded the largest rise in GDP per person among U.S. states and Canadian provinces from 1999 to 2024, gaining $51,533 and ranking sixth overall in 2024. Technology Investment: Applied Digital reported $341.9 million in quarterly revenue and is targeting up to 4 gigawatts of AI data-center capacity by 2030, while Badland Batteries opened a new factory in North Fargo. Agriculture: North Dakota producers are set to receive an estimated $721 million in federal farm payments, as a difficult harvest and weaker cattle prices weigh on producers. Biofuels: A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged federal officials to preserve 2026 and 2027 renewable-fuel requirements, saying delays could hurt farm markets and rural manufacturing jobs. Rural Business: A new grocery store in Sheyenne is restoring access to essentials after the town went more than 20 years without one; a regional Manufacturing Day also introduced 240 students to local employers and careers.
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