AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI and Infrastructure: SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Water Resources Institute will host a Nov. 5 symposium in Brookings on AI’s rural uses and its demand for energy and water—resources that can compete with agricultural and municipal needs. Online attendance is free. Sunflower Outlook: South Dakota had harvested 60% of its sunflower crop by Nov. 1, ahead of the five-year average. Despite drought, national yields and oil content are coming in higher than expected, with the crop forecast above average. Skilled Trades: Sioux Falls-based Midwestern Mechanical was named PHCC’s 2026 Plumbing Contractor of the Year. Its apprenticeship program trains more than 100 people annually and supports the state’s plumbing apprentice contest. Ranching and Land: A nearly $8 million federal grant will support a statewide grassland restoration initiative, with benefits for ranchers and wildlife habitat. Agriculture’s Future: An Edmunds County presentation on agriculture’s economic role also sparked discussion of corporate consolidation, tax incentives and the future of family farms.
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