Ag Policy & Courts: A 25-state coalition backed by the Trump administration is pushing to keep livestock emissions reporting exemptions in place, with Kentucky AG Russell Coleman highlighting the burden of new paperwork on farmers. South Dakota Weather & Risk: The Weather Prediction Center flagged a flash-flood threat across eastern South Dakota, central Minnesota and western Wisconsin as hourly rain rates hit 3 inches and totals near 6 inches. USDA & Crops: USDA reminded South Dakota producers to file crop acreage reports, while the late-June USDA Acreage Report showed very little change for corn and soybeans. Dairy Outlook: New data shows U.S. dairy cow numbers and milk output continue to rise, but growth is slowing—keeping an eye on the future dairy herd. Construction & Infrastructure: Sioux Falls is moving ahead with Falls Park quarry restoration using a $15M Bezos Earth Fund grant, and the city also scheduled lane closures for I-229 and Cliff Avenue for bridge work. Skilled Trades Pipeline: Rapid City’s Black Hills Home Builders Association is hosting a Kids Construction Camp to spark interest in construction careers. Energy & Rural Development: Pennington County advanced its alternative energy ordinance and continued debate over battery storage, while a proposed MidAmerican Energy rate increase in Iowa targets delivery charges. Agriculture Innovation: South Dakota Mines researchers are working on microbial-based fertilizers to cut fertilizer costs and improve yields through NSF-funded AMiTSA research. Local Business/Community: A $30M Bezos Earth Fund grant is also tied to green-space expansion in Sioux Falls and other cities.