AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFarm Fuel Costs: South Dakota Farmers Union is urging Gov. Rhoden and lawmakers to call a special session and temporarily cut the state fuel tax from 28 cents to 1 cent per gallon, while seeking clearer rules and protections around red-dyed diesel. Data Center Power: Sioux Falls officials are planning public outreach on data-center regulation as concerns grow over power and water use. South Dakota-based Black Hills Corp. also plans a $1.8 billion gas expansion to serve Google’s data center in Wyoming. Farm Markets: USDA’s unexpectedly high corn yield forecast sent grain futures lower, adding pressure for producers as harvest advances. Skilled Trades: Western Dakota Tech and the Black Hills Home Builders Association are launching a student home-building project to provide hands-on training and connect graduates with local employers. Road Construction: An attorney general opinion says road districts can regulate, permit and inspect construction and excavation in public rights of way within their boundaries.
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