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From Grand Sky: A.I., Data Centers, and the Future of North Dakota Agriculture

Scott Hennen broadcasts live from Grand Sky in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where technology and agriculture collide. This episode digs into Grand Farm and its bold push to drive North Dakota agriculture forward through innovation. Scott and his guests tackle artificial intelligence, the rapid rise of data centers, and the hard questions about how much water A.I. uses. The conversation spotlights aerospace science at the University of North Dakota and its role in building the state's high-tech future. From farm fields to flight research, this episode reveals how North Dakota is becoming a powerhouse for A.I., agtech, and aerospace leadership.

Scott Hennen
Grand Sky
Grand Forks
Grand Farm
artificial intelligence
data centers
A.I. water usage
North Dakota agriculture
UND aerospace
agriculture technology

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