AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRural Land-Use: A viewpoint piece argues Edmunds County’s rural future depends on county commissioners enforcing land-use ordinances tied to a proposed 25,000-head dairy. Manufacturing Workforce: Southeast Technical College broke ground on the $18M James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Sioux Falls, aiming to train welders and machinists and open in fall 2028 with state and federal support. Energy Policy: The U.S. Department of Energy canceled proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, including a route that had covered much of South Dakota, citing uncertainty in moving forward. Research & Tech: Dakota State University’s Dr. Peng Guo will co-lead an Argonne-led DOE Genesis Mission project using AI to improve quantum computing workflows for nuclear physics. Ag & Education: SDSU honored 2026 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community, while FFA reported record membership growth to 1,053,847 members. Local Economy & Daily Life: Gas prices in South Dakota eased in the week ending Aug. 8, with multiple county-level “lowest” reports logged by GasBuddy.
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