AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgribusiness & Food Safety: South Dakota cattle producers are pushing back on President Trump’s plan to make it easier for ranchers to process their own meat, arguing consolidation already squeezes prices but that weakening federal inspection could undermine consumer confidence and public health. Energy & Infrastructure: SDDOT is seeking public input on a Highway 385 project near Strawberry Hill in Lawrence County, including Section 4(f) “de minimis” impacts to a Forest Service recreation area; comments are due Sept. 11. Renewables & Fuel Costs: GasBuddy reports show E85 and diesel pricing snapshots across South Dakota counties, with E85 averaging $2.78 statewide in the week ending Aug. 22 and diesel averaging $5.20. Critical Minerals & Battery Tech: Critical Resources secured A$1.6 million to fund exploration across its critical minerals portfolio and continue battery/thermal management development. Community & Heritage: Mitchell’s Corn Palace story highlights how the century-old corn-crop palace tradition has endured, with new murals each year. Public Safety & Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker updates show South Dakota cities like Harrisburg logging scam reports, underscoring ongoing online purchase and app-related fraud risks.
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