Ag Policy & Costs: Trump says he’s considering some form of help for U.S. farmers squeezed by fertilizer and fuel prices, with markets still sensitive to Middle East energy and shipping disruptions. South Dakota Economic Development: The SD Board of Economic Development approved major deals—$7.5M to help Elevate Rapid City build a new business park, a $500k Lake County road grant tied to Dakota Ethanol expansion, and up to nearly $30M for Smithfield’s planned Sioux Falls meat processing facility expected to retain 3,100+ jobs. Energy & Infrastructure: Black Hills Corp. filed a Colorado rate review seeking $26.7M in new annual revenue to recover grid and reliability investments. Livestock & Agriculture: USDA’s cattle feeder and stocker market summary includes South Dakota price ranges at Mitchell Livestock, while SDSU Extension urges producers to test forage nitrate levels to protect livestock health. Water Planning: Two Senate bills would fund $20M in feasibility studies for Missouri River drinking-water pipelines for South Dakota systems. Tech & Workforce: South Dakota elevates Neal Nachtigall to state CIO/IT commissioner, and Dakota Wesleyan is rolling out an ethical, campus-wide AI initiative with a higher-ed platform. Public Safety & Courts: A semitruck driver tied to a fatal I-465 crash that killed a 9-year-old boy was sentenced to three years. Community Events: Sioux Falls hosts an SD Cattlemen’s Association Region Roundup June 19, and South Dakota Mines runs STEM and athletic summer camps in Rapid City.