AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Heat & Drought: Fargo and Grand Forks just logged their third-hottest July on record, with weeks of 90-degree weather and very little rainfall pushing the month into the driest-on-record category. Wildlife & Habitat: The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s 2026 waterfowl survey is out, showing a delayed spring, mixed wetland conditions, and drought pockets that could shape the 2026–2027 hunting outlook. Public Health & Water: North Dakota DEQ issued updated harmful algal bloom alerts, including a new advisory for Lake Tschida and warnings for several other waters; officials urge avoiding blue-green algae. Agriculture Impacts: North Dakota producers are being asked to report local drought impacts to help build the U.S. Drought Monitor map, while NDSU Extension flags anthrax risk for cattle under certain hot/dry and rainfall patterns. Outdoor Recreation & Wildlife Access: USDA is funding 19 projects to expand public access to private lands for wildlife-dependent recreation, aiming to support conservation and rural economies. Local Wildlife Management: North Dakota Game and Fish set the 2026 pronghorn season with 1,310 licenses across 18 units. Community Notes: Minot confirmed West Nile Virus in a mosquito sample and plans ground spraying starting Aug. 7.
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