AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoAgriculture & Rural Economy: Gov. Greg Gianforte’s 56 County Tour put Montana’s farm and ranch producers in the spotlight, highlighting projects like Flocking Good Farms’ mobile slaughter unit and Mattson Farms’ expansion plans, with state Growth Through Agriculture grants and loans aimed at boosting in-state processing. Healthcare & Housing Finance: VA data shows Montana’s VA home purchase loans fell to 325 in Q1 FY2026 ($139.5M), down from 424 ($195.6M) in the prior quarter—an affordability and housing-demand signal for veterans. Energy & Infrastructure: A proposed Billings-area data center plan is drawing scrutiny over power and water needs, while a separate Missoula County review of a Bonner data center was delayed again after the developer failed to provide required materials. Public Lands & Recreation: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says more than 95% of national refuge lands could be opened to hunting and sport fishing, including new opportunities in the Mountain West. Local Governance: Missoula County’s Bonner data center hearing was canceled again, and Bozeman posted vacancies for multiple city boards, from historic preservation to downtown renewal. Workforce & Business Climate: PacificSource announced 97 Oregon job cuts as it scales back and exits the ACA marketplace in Montana, Idaho and Oregon.
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