AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProtein supply crunch: Global demand for high-protein foods is colliding with tight dairy supplies, with whey protein concentrate prices topping $13 a pound and shortages showing up across everything from cereals to snacks and even Starbucks drinks. South Dakota economic development: The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved major funding tied to growth in Rapid City, Lake County and Sioux Falls, including a $7.5M loan for a new business park, road work near the Dakota Ethanol facility, and up to nearly $30M in reinvestment support for Smithfield’s planned Sioux Falls meat processing expansion. Agriculture industry events: The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association is bringing a Sioux Falls Region Roundup to the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds June 19, with BQA training, a technology hour for cattle-focused companies, and a beef meal plus cornhole tournament. Workforce and training wins: Sheridan College students earned a national SkillsUSA championship and top-six finishes in Atlanta, highlighting strong construction and manufacturing career pathways. Local infrastructure updates: Sioux Falls roadwork is set to affect traffic starting June 15, including lane closures on Cliff Avenue and West 69th Street. State IT leadership: South Dakota elevated Neal Nachtigall to state CIO and commissioner of the Bureau of Information and Technology.
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