AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRural Investment: USDA says more than $75 million in federal loans and grants went to South Dakota housing, infrastructure, education and other projects in fiscal 2026, including rural water-system upgrades and tribal college repairs. Agriculture: South Dakota is among seven states proposed for TalusAg’s $270 million fertilizer project, which would deploy modular ammonia plants; a Hankinson farmer has also launched an agricultural drone-services business. Major Projects: Work is underway on the $290 million Platte-Winner bridge, South Dakota’s most expensive bridge project. Energy and Data Centers: Brookings residents weighed in on a proposed PowerOn Midwest transmission line, while Sioux Falls hosted a meeting on a proposed hyperscale data center. Rural Business: A new report highlights the pressures facing rural grocery stores and their role in South Dakota communities.
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