AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAgTech Investment: Grand Farm broke ground on its Innovation Campus expansion near Casselton, backed by a new $5 million federal grant for a year-round test track. The $33.7 million phase will add facilities for field testing and bring AGCO’s precision technology institute to the 590-acre campus. AI Infrastructure: Applied Digital has brought 75 megawatts of AI data-center capacity online in Ellendale and is targeting up to 4 gigawatts by 2030. A growing data-center buildout is also tightening competition for skilled construction workers. Manufacturing: Fargo’s Badland Batteries opened a factory producing lithium-ion batteries for drones and autonomous systems, aiming to build a domestic supply chain. Farm Economy: North Dakota producers are expected to receive about $721 million in federal farm-safety-net payments this month, offering a major cash infusion as harvest wraps up. Business Financing: The state’s LIFT technology loan program is accepting applications through Nov. 9, supporting North Dakota companies commercializing intellectual property. Local Business: Fizzly Soda Shop has opened a second Bismarck location on East Bismarck Expressway.
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