AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Health & Safety: Bingham County commissioners approved an ordinance banning kratom sales, joining Idaho Falls and Blackfoot after testimony tied the unregulated product to deaths and addiction concerns. Energy Costs & Risk: A new look at wildfire mitigation shows why Northwest utilities’ grid hardening is getting more expensive—and why customers may feel it. Banking Deal: BMO completed the sale of 138 U.S. branches to First Citizens Bank, shifting deposits and loans as the Canadian lender reshapes its network. Public Health: Officials in Montana, Washington and Idaho are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to Idaho-produced broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC. Tech & Water: Meta flipped the switch on its Kuna data center, touting a closed-loop cooling design meant to cut water use. Agriculture & Trade: A U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council mission brought South Korean barley buyers to Idaho to build relationships ahead of 2027 tariff-rate quota changes. Community & Giving: Light the World Giving Machine returns to East Idaho in November with kiosks for chickens, seeds, school supplies, meals and clothing in Pocatello, Rexburg and Idaho Falls.
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