AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiesel Relief for Harvest Haulers: States including South Dakota are moving to blunt record-high diesel costs, with Missouri and South Dakota allowing higher over-the-road weight limits and easing some dyed-diesel rules to help farmers move more product per trip. Energy Costs Pressure: A new think-tank analysis says federal policy changes could push South Dakota households to pay about $9,000 more for energy through 2040, driven by higher demand for natural gas and gasoline. Dam Safety Update: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers upgraded Oahe Dam’s risk rating to “very high risk,” while stressing there’s no immediate danger and no operational changes planned. South Dakota Immigration Data: South Dakota employers in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services filed 109 H-1B petitions in 2025, with 105 approved. Generic Drug Antitrust: South Dakota’s AG is seeking court approval for a settlement with Sandoz tied to alleged generic-drug price inflation and reduced competition. Beef, Tariffs, and the 2026 House Race: In Sioux Falls, U.S. House candidates clashed over tariffs and Trump’s push to import Argentinian beef, with beef protection and price impacts at the center. Regional Manufacturing Pulse: Manufacturing in the region is showing momentum, with exports up and job growth still lagging.
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