AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEV policy & climate: A new national look at electric/hybrid adoption puts North Dakota near the bottom (about 2.57% of light-duty vehicles), with cold not the only factor—charging access and infrastructure are increasingly the real barrier. Energy & infrastructure: Applied Digital says it has added up to 75MW at its Polaris Forge 1 data center campus in North Dakota, pushing operational load to 250MW as it builds toward 400MW. Drones & homeland security: The Pentagon selected four directed-energy counter-drone systems for an operational pilot, including testing at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Ag innovation: NSF’s AgTech Engine launched a seed fund for later-stage ag startups, aiming to get proven tools into farmers’ hands faster. Prairie wildlife & invasive plants: UND and NDSU hosted a woody encroachment workshop to train future wildlife managers on tackling invasive brush on prairie lands. Outdoor culture: North Dakota’s Honker Day event in Kenmare is getting youth outdoors through hunting, wildlife, and game warden-style learning. Weather: A roundup of wettest Octobers since 1895 highlights how precipitation swings have shaped North Dakota’s fall seasons.
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