AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAgriculture and Climate: North Dakota’s soybean plantings have more than tripled since 2000, lifted by biofuel demand, Chinese markets and warmer conditions. But yields remain well below the national average, and researchers are breeding varieties suited to the state’s short, often dry summers. Data Center Water: State officials told lawmakers that utilities have so far been able to supply data centers, but residents also raised concerns about their water use as development expands. Prairie Protection: USDA is investing $30 million to address salinity in North Dakota’s Prairie Pothole Region. Meanwhile, UND and NDSU students are studying how invasive species affect prairie ecosystems.
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