AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRenewable Energy: Blattner is building the $750 million, 333-megawatt Philip Wind Energy Center, South Dakota’s largest wind project. The state approved up to $6.1 million in tax rebates; construction is expected to create about 200 jobs. Data Centers: Sioux Falls is forming a committee to hear public input and develop possible rules for data centers, as residents raise concerns and officials seek a clear process for industry. Rapid City residents have also questioned proposed regulations. Defense Manufacturing: Ellsworth Air Force Base is advancing South Dakota’s first 3D-printed building, while the Air Force and Northrop Grumman have broken ground on a B-21 Raider production facility. Food Processing: Smithfield plans to reapply for a permit for its proposed $1.3 billion Sioux Falls pork plant. Agriculture: Harvest is adding pressure as diesel costs squeeze farmers, while USDA announced a record $13.8 billion in 2025 crop-year ARC and PLC payments. Freight Infrastructure: SDDOT and partners are seeking public input on a Sioux Falls-area rail crossing study that could recommend closures, consolidations or safety upgrades.
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