AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Business: Sheyenne’s Farmers Grocery is bringing milk, bread, eggs and produce back to a community that went more than 20 years without a store. Its owners say the first months have been promising. Workforce: About 240 students toured seven Walsh and Pembina county manufacturers during an effort to connect young people with local careers. Data Centers: Applied Digital reported $341.9 million in quarterly revenue and is targeting up to 4 gigawatts of AI data center capacity by 2030; its CEO says a major technology company is building a 1-gigawatt North Dakota facility. Manufacturing: Badland Batteries opened an 80,000-square-foot lithium-ion battery factory in North Fargo, with defense manufacturing among its potential markets. Farm Economy: North Dakota producers are expected to receive $721 million in federal farm payments this month. A difficult harvest and lower grain futures after a surprising USDA report add pressure, while cattle feeders say packing plant closures have weakened prices. Economic Outlook: A Fraser Institute study found North Dakota had the largest GDP-per-person increase among 60 U.S. states and Canadian provinces from 1999 to 2024, ranking sixth overall. Energy and Finance: A pipeline ruling was hailed as a win for local control, while the Bank of North Dakota is testing its own stablecoin.
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