AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSolar Science & Community Viewing: NASA says the Aug. 12 eclipse will be total over parts of Spain, Iceland, Greenland and northern Russia, while Montana will see only a partial eclipse—so plan for safe viewing and expect some cloud risk. Montana Education Grants: Mountain America Credit Union is opening applications for 2026–27 educator grants in Arizona, Idaho, Montana and Nevada, funding hands-on classroom projects. Local Ag Innovation: In Havre, a family-run Montana company is testing a liquid biological crop nutrition approach aimed at cutting fertilizer costs and reducing reliance on volatile pricing. Wildfire Health Tech: In Big Sky, residents built DIY air cleaners using box fans and high-grade filters to reduce smoke exposure during Montana’s air quality alerts. Climate & Wildlife Under Pressure: Montana State University research highlights how extreme heat can push large mammals to rely on movement rather than fast adaptation, while Western drought is driving fishing restrictions as rivers warm. Courts & Energy Policy: A federal appeals court struck down Biden-era stove and oven efficiency rules, including a challenge that names Montana among the states. Higher Ed Strain: A new report warns deferred maintenance in colleges is becoming a “ticking time bomb,” with repairs likely to snowball if funding and upkeep lag.
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