AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAgriculture & Extension: SDSU Extension added seasonal staff to its free 2026 Garden Hotline across Aberdeen, Pierre and Rapid City, with experts ready to tackle weeds, plant poisoning and drought-stressed yards. Ag Policy & Training: The 2026 Governor’s Agricultural Summit (June 25–26 in Pierre) announced its speaker lineup and tour stops, while SDSU Extension is also running a June 23 CAFO environmental training for operators in Huron. Drought & Water: SDSU Extension scheduled regional drought meetings for southern producers, and Scotland enacted stricter outdoor water limits after its water tower hit critically low levels. Rural Logistics: Rural South Dakota is nearing a postal breaking point as USPS service reductions and slower delivery push more residents toward private shipping options. Food & Dairy Supply: Global demand for protein is colliding with whey shortages, driving record prices and stressing dairy processors. Construction & Infrastructure: Yankton County is weighing a one-year data center moratorium amid alleged “end-around” efforts, and Rapid City road work is set to bring multiple lane closures and curb/ADA upgrades. Workforce & Education: Mitchell Tech students posted strong results at SkillsUSA Nationals, and SDSU continues expanding research and training opportunities statewide.
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