AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Grid: The U.S. Department of Energy renewed an emergency order keeping Colorado’s Craig coal plant running through year-end, citing regional reliability concerns as battery storage delays and rising demand strain the Northwest power mix. Rural Montana Costs: Rising diesel prices are hitting Montana farmers hard, with one Gallatin-area potato operation estimating fuel costs in the thousands as harvest equipment and generators run on diesel. Insurance M&A: Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho finalized its acquisition of Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance, expanding coverage across Idaho, Washington, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado and boosting scale to more than 130,000 members and $800M+ in annual premium. Local Safety & Infrastructure: A Billings petition is pushing for structural safety changes at Grand Avenue and Rehberg Lane after a child was struck, calling on city and state agencies to rethink pedestrian crossing design. Weather Outlook: NOAA’s updated winter maps point to a split pattern across the West tied to a potentially historic El Niño, with Montana leaning toward milder, drier conditions. Business & Tech: Par Pacific named Jerry Stumbo executive VP for refining and logistics, signaling leadership continuity as the company integrates its Montana-related operations.
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