AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRow-Crop Pressure: Farm Bureau projects major row-crop farmers will lose about $32B in 2027 after $31B in 2026, citing high inflation, low prices, and volatile input costs—an issue that hits South Dakota’s corn, soybeans, and wheat acreage hard. Extreme Heat & Power: A broad heat wave is stressing the central U.S., with South Dakota forecasts pushing record territory and raising energy demand; Sioux Falls-area storms also knocked out power for thousands. Food Supply Watch: Amy’s Kitchen recalled 184,200 cans of Organic Lentil Soup (pull-tab seal defect) across 27 states including South Dakota, and the FDA classified it as a spoilage-risk recall—check lot 60D0924, best-before April 2027. Local Roads & Construction: Sioux Falls road closures and repairs are scheduled for late July, with detours and lane impacts around South Grange Avenue and other corridors. Agriculture Community: Sioux Valley Energy’s Operation Round Up awarded $25,500 in grants, including $1,000 to Lake County 4-H for new rabbit cages. Policy & Property: A legal analysis warns utilities could use eminent domain to support data-center power buildouts, raising concerns for landowners. Century Farm Applications: South Dakota Farm Bureau is inviting families to apply for Century Farm recognition, with a deadline of Aug. 1.
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