AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Policy: U.S. Sen. John Thune says federal energy permitting reform could be a rare bipartisan win, with lawmakers weighing shorter reviews and limits on legal challenges as developers push back on delays. Ag & Ranching: Sen. Mike Rounds and Sen. Amy Klobuchar unveiled the RANCH Act, a voluntary program that would pay farmers to convert less-productive cropland back to grass for grazing, aiming to help rebuild the U.S. cattle herd. Farm Bill Watch: South Dakota lawmakers say the 2026 farm bill faces a tough, bipartisan path and may hinge on post-election House and Senate dynamics. Water & Utilities: Rapid City is extending year-round water conservation after Pactola Reservoir inflows fell well below historical averages. Rural Health: Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg broke ground on a $4.7M expansion to add an emergency department expansion and new endoscopy suite, plus later cardiac rehab and stress testing. Community & Workforce: Mitchell’s business park got a $1M state Future Fund investment to spur development near I-90; and Mount Vernon Bank & Trust employees graduated from the UW-Madison Graduate School of Banking. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports show low midgrade and diesel prices in parts of South Dakota, with county-by-county dips around the week ending Aug. 8.
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