AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife Update: Researchers with the University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project say cougars are no longer just passing through Minnesota—they’ve documented a female cougar with three large kittens, the first confirmed evidence of reproduction in more than a century. Disaster Preparedness: A new look at “disaster fatigue” warns that repeated flash flooding and other extreme weather are draining community savings and making recovery feel temporary. Farm Policy: The USDA has restored the prevented planting buy-up option for farmers, bringing back a key safety net for the 2027 crop year after it was removed for 2026. Local Water Repairs: Grand Forks County approved a no-interest loan to Emerado to fund emergency water line repairs, with repayment starting after a 12-month deferral. Transportation & Public Input: NDDOT is holding public hearings on a proposed four-lane expansion of Highway 52 from Minot toward Voltaire, with an Environmental Assessment available for review. Endangered Species: The federal government’s rollback of Endangered Species Act habitat protections is drawing sharp warnings that states may not be able to replace the lost safeguards. Agriculture Research: NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center opened a Smart Feed Facility to improve livestock feeding research using more detailed animal-level tracking.
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