FEMA Funding: South Dakota communities and tribal governments are set to receive more than $6.6 million for disaster recovery and resilience, including Rapid City fire-code updates and water and infrastructure repairs for Madison and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. SNAP Rules: South Dakota DSS has submitted a federal waiver request to bar SNAP purchases of soft drinks, after a court decision vacated similar bans in other states; the ban would start six months after approval. Beef & Ranch Impacts: President Trump signed off on temporarily allowing foreign beef imports with no tariffs, a move ranchers say may not lower prices for consumers and could squeeze cattle producers. Drought & Water Stress: Western South Dakota ranchers are bracing for a warmer, drier winter forecast tied to “Super El Niño,” with some planning to sell part of their herds; separate reporting highlights wells drying up for homes and ranches. Agriculture Support: SDSU Extension is offering free nitrate testing drop-offs for forage to protect livestock feed safety as dry conditions persist, and it’s also hosting a Specialty Crop Field Day in Brookings. Energy Costs: Gas prices updates show mixed movement across counties, with diesel and regular prices tracked by GasBuddy. Dairy Leadership: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative named Lynne Wheeler as Territory Manager—West to support members across multiple states.