AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDrought Relief for Ranchers: Gov. Larry Rhoden signed an executive order easing hay hauling and feed transport rules as about 83% of South Dakota faces abnormally dry to extreme drought, extending permitted oversized-hauler travel hours and temporarily widening statewide feed transport access. Grain Supply Continuity: Agtegra Cooperative is assessing damage after a July 2 storm hit its Huron grain sites, with demolition underway and plans to be ready for winter wheat harvest using its broader network if needed. Local Construction Updates: Pierre’s Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 project is on track to reopen inside lanes by July 24, while Brookings is taking bids for a snow removal equipment building. Consumer Protection: A Hughes County judge issued a permanent injunction and civil penalties against former Patriot Warranty operators tied to deceptive auto warranty practices. Workforce Training: Workforce Pell applications are now available, letting approved short-term training programs use federal Pell grants. Energy Impact: Black Hills Energy released its annual community impact report, citing $1.65 billion in direct economic impact across its service region. Food Assistance Accuracy: South Dakota reported the lowest SNAP payment error rate in the U.S. for FY25 at 2.47%. Public Safety: A serious crash near Tea involving a van and construction loader sent one person to a Sioux Falls hospital by air.
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