AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater & Agriculture: Concerns are rising across the Great Plains as the Ogallala Aquifer—key to irrigation—keeps shrinking, putting South Dakota farmers and food production on edge. Mining & Tribal Rights: Nine tribes are suing to stop exploratory graphite drilling near a sacred Black Hills meadow, arguing federal agencies violated law and that the project threatens wildlife and tribal ceremonies. Energy & Infrastructure: South Dakota Mines is moving ahead with a 9,000+ square-foot geology field station in Nemo to expand hands-on training for students. Housing & Community Finance: Lakota Funds secured $764,000 through a USDA home loan program to support Pine Ridge mortgages and working capital for Native borrowers. Public Works: Sioux Falls announced multiple road and utility construction closures starting June 8, with detours and short-term impacts for drivers. Livestock Health: USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in Texas, and South Dakota officials are urging ranchers to step up herd inspections ahead of peak grazing and shipping season. State Policy Watch: The South Dakota GFP Commission will hold its monthly meeting June 11–12 at Heartland Energy in Madison, with a public hearing and open forum.
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