AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRural Health & Drug Supply: A $3.2 million grant launched the Civica Rural Hospital Program, aiming to pool rural hospitals’ buying power to cut generic drug shortages. Agriculture & Water Stress: Forage and pasture planning is front and center as drought and wildfire impacts tighten feed supplies across the High Plains, with producers urged to assess hay stocks and adjust grazing. Construction & Infrastructure: SDDOT is holding public input meetings for Sioux Falls I-90 grading/surfacing/structure replacements and for Spearfish’s I-90 Exit 10 reconstruction, with traffic changes and a 2026 completion target. Local Development: Pennington County approved a $68M TIF for the Black Hills Marketplace near Rapid City, projecting major retail, housing, and job growth. Ag Business Leadership: Agtegra Cooperative named Brian Knifong senior VP of agronomy, effective July 1, to lead agronomy strategy and customer-focused solutions. Beef Industry: Shoppers who bought eligible beef between 2014 and 2019 can file for a share of an $87.5M price-fixing settlement by June 30. Community & Skills: South Dakota teams won national 4-H Range and Homesite judging honors, with top individual placements from Corson and Haakon counties.
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