AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSouth Dakota Agriculture & Water Safety: SDSU Extension is offering free on-site livestock water testing for ranchers as drought and heat leave dugouts and creeks with potentially toxic salt buildup—even clear water can be dangerous. Western SD Drought Watch: Hydrologists say the Black Hills is in severe-to-extreme drought, with expectations of a longer dry stretch; they also push back on claims that Pactola is at its absolute worst. Ranching Culture: A Sully County family keeps its sheep tradition alive despite tougher economics, relying on generational know-how and land access. Healthcare & Philanthropy: South Dakota mourns the death of T. Denny Sanford, whose banking fortune fueled more than $4 billion in giving, including major Sanford Health and children’s initiatives. Water Quality Funding: South Dakota’s working stream buffer program has expanded to 130 projects covering 379 miles after an $8 million legislative boost. Energy & Infrastructure: Utilities and data-center developers face rising friction over eminent domain for power lines and site access, as many residents oppose new AI-related builds. Local Business & Community: Sioux Falls’ Totally Rad Taco Slam raised support for food-and-beverage workers through the Help the House Foundation. Sports Facilities: Rapid City’s next-generation sports complex proposal moves forward as residents weigh funding and land donations. Fuel Prices Snapshot: GasBuddy reports show premium and diesel prices hovering around the mid-$4 range statewide in the week ending July 11, with notable low-price pockets in several counties.
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