AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSouth Dakota Agriculture & Logistics: Gov. Larry Rhoden signed an executive order easing hay-hauling rules for drought-stressed ranchers, extending permitted oversized hay movement hours and allowing certain producers to travel statewide without a CDL. International Trade: Peru’s wheat milling executives toured South Dakota wheat country, focusing on hard red spring and hard red winter production. Road & Construction: Pierre’s Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 inside lanes are on track to reopen by July 24, with outside lanes staying closed for sidewalk work. Consumer Protection: A Hughes County judge issued a permanent injunction against Patriot Warranty’s co-owner and ordered civil penalties and fees totaling $34,579 after complaints about warranty cancellation and refund delays. Workforce & Inclusion: A new study highlights South Dakota’s strong employment rate for people with disabilities, pointing to the role of accommodations and hiring attitudes. Public Safety: One person was airlifted after a severe crash near Tea involving a van and a construction front-end loader. Energy & Costs: AAA reports the national gas average rose to about $3.94 as oil prices near $80. Local Development: Rapid City advanced a proposed land donation tied to its future sports complex.
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