AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoForeign Funding Scrutiny: The U.S. Department of Education and State Department opened foreign funding investigations into the University of North Dakota, citing incomplete, inaccurate, and untimely disclosures tied to foreign gifts/contracts over $250,000. Farm Policy: Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans advanced a farm bill on party lines after Democrats blocked it over disagreements on how long states get to share costs for federal nutrition benefits. Wild Horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park: A bipartisan bill backed by Sen. John Hoeven would set a minimum herd size of 150 and require monitoring and annual reporting, with a management plan due within 120 days. Food Safety: FDA issued a Class II recall of six hand soap products distributed in 15 states, including North Dakota, due to possible bacterial contamination. Energy Costs for Producers: Diesel prices are topping $6 per gallon in North Dakota, squeezing farmers heading into fall harvest. Oilfield Workforce: North Dakota’s oil industry is getting more automated, and state colleges are expanding training in automation, robotics, and instrumentation to match demand. Local Business & Growth: Grand Forks County and the city are preparing for possible future data-center proposals, including discussing ordinances and policies.
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