AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGaming: Deadwood casinos posted a 10.6% year-over-year rise in September’s gaming handle, extending a three-quarter run of growth. Slot play climbed 11%, while sports wagering fell more than 30%. Agriculture: South Dakota’s Second Century Habitat Fund received nearly $8 million in federal funding for grassland restoration that will support ranchers and wildlife. Demkota Ranch Beef also joined the USDA’s voluntary Product of USA labeling program. Infrastructure: A proposed 2,049-mile Ports-to-Plains corridor, which includes South Dakota, could support an average of 34,500 jobs a year during construction and generate $7 billion in annual economic output. Water Resources: Declining major aquifers in South Dakota pose a growing risk to freshwater supplies, with potential consequences for farms and other industries.
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