AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Procurement Watch: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley issued an opinion saying school districts must follow state competitive bidding and design-build rules for construction contracts $100,000+ and can’t use cooperative purchasing to dodge the process. Ag Tech & Labor: Drone spraying is expanding fast nationwide, and South Dakota farmers are among the early adopters—though the state doesn’t track drone acreage. Poultry Health: SDSU researchers say they developed a vaccine for avian metapneumovirus subtype B to help protect poultry after major U.S. losses. Drought & Water Planning: A guide to the U.S. Drought Monitor explains how on-the-ground observer reports shape drought decisions—relevant as more than half of South Dakota remains in drought. Food & Local Business: Aberdeen’s Restaurant Costa Brava opened with Peruvian cuisine, leaning into local flavors and global influences. Healthcare Investment: Sanford Black Hills added a photon-counting CT scanner to improve imaging detail and reduce radiation, especially for cardiovascular care. Energy Assistance: Black Hills Energy added $10,000 to a Salvation Army fundraiser supporting utility bill help. Transportation Leadership: Two South Dakota transportation leaders were named to the 2026 Transportation Hall of Honor.
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