AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInfrastructure: South Dakota awarded about $2.36 million in grants for rural roads serving schools, businesses, hospitals and agribusinesses; Parker received $600,000 for Main Avenue. Applications for 2027 industrial-park and agribusiness grants are open through Oct. 15. Construction: Rapid City building permits reached $401.6 million this year, only the second time the city has topped $400 million. Defense Manufacturing: The first B-21 Raider is expected at Ellsworth Air Force Base in 2027, while a new assembly facility in California will support a planned production increase. Farm Costs: High diesel prices are squeezing farmers during harvest, adding pressure to South Dakota agriculture and transport businesses. Energy: Black Hills Corp. plans 564 megawatts of gas-fired capacity and a large microgrid for a Google data center in Wyoming, a major expansion for the South Dakota-based utility. Agriculture Innovation: South Dakota Mines researchers are exploring ways to turn farm waste into a potential plastic alternative.
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