AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgriculture & Rural Finance: A coalition of tribal groups and farm organizations sued USDA to reinstate $127 million in canceled farm grants, including a South Dakota-based Four Bands Community Fund award tied to training and support for low-income producers. Energy & Grid Resilience: South Dakota’s drought and heat are pushing power demand higher; Black Hills Energy says its mix of wind, solar, and some hydro is built for added stress as the state watches for longer, hotter conditions. Public Health & Construction: Avera cut the ribbon on the new Avera Cancer Institute in Yankton, expanding infusion bays, exam rooms, and bringing cancer services under one roof. Transportation & Infrastructure: SDDOT updates show Yankton’s $3.8M Broadway Avenue intersection and ADA curb-ramp upgrades are nearing completion, with remaining work expected over the next few weeks. Food Assistance Administration: USDA data again ranks South Dakota #1 for SNAP payment accuracy, with a FY25 error rate of 2.47%, the lowest in the nation. Water & Waste Projects: DANR approved $54.8M in loans and grants for statewide water, wastewater, and solid waste improvements, including major upgrades in Sioux Falls. Industry & Livestock: R-CALF USA held its 2026 national convention in Rapid City, drawing hundreds of producers and focusing on policy priorities like country-of-origin labeling and cattle market competition.
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