AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Economy & Markets: Grain futures slid in overnight trade, with corn, soybeans and wheat giving back most of Monday’s gains as downtrends stay intact; USDA also reported daily sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China in the 2026-27 marketing year. Corporate Earnings: Knife River Corp. posted second-quarter earnings of $43.9 million (77 cents/share) on $938.6 million revenue, but results missed Wall Street expectations; the company reiterated full-year revenue guidance of $3.4 billion to $3.6 billion. Energy & Resources: A new U.S. Geological Survey report says there are about 356 billion tons of coal that could be developed in new areas under federal land across the lower 48, including North Dakota—though demand and developability remain open questions. Healthcare & Public Policy: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a push for Congress to expand states’ authority to investigate Medicaid fraud, including fraud by beneficiaries and recipients. Local Business & Community: West Fargo approved a preliminary 2027 budget that trims staff raises and adjusts funding moves; Grand Forks restored arts grant money but left out human needs funding. Food Security: Great Plains Food Bank reported record demand in North Dakota, with 186,366 people needing help in the latest fiscal year, up 16%.
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