AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSturgis Traffic Plan: SDDOT is rolling out temporary traffic signals at eight high-traffic intersections and cutting speeds Aug. 6–16 during the Aug. 7–16 rally, including a drop on I-90 between Rapid City and Sturgis, plus dynamic message boards and a pause in U.S. 385 work Aug. 5–18. Local Transportation Engineering: Rapid City is considering its first roundabouts to improve flow and safety, with the most advanced proposal at St. Patrick St. and Elm Ave. Livestock & Ranching: South Dakota Stockgrowers are meeting in Rapid City to tackle drought-driven feed costs and ranchers’ concerns about RFID cattle tag data storage and access. Ag Policy Watch: The U.S. House is pushing a long-shot agriculture funding bid tied to Iran war and budget offsets, with South Dakota Sen. John Thune saying key questions remain. Beef Board Nominations: USDA is seeking nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, with applications due July 24. Capitol Restoration: South Dakota’s Capitol rotunda and dome restoration is underway with $13 million already approved and a potential full renovation price tag of at least $150 million. Tech for Integrations: Prismatic announced native large data sync capabilities aimed at helping B2B firms move big customer datasets through their existing integration platform. Local Food Network: SDSU Extension released a directory mapping South Dakota’s local food organizations to help connect producers, consumers, and communities. Workforce & Education: FFA advisors from Gettysburg, Wall and Langford were named National Teacher Ambassadors for 2026–27.
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