AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAg Innovation: A South Dakota Mines researcher is studying how corn cobs and other farm waste could become building blocks for biodegradable plastics, turning crop byproducts into higher-value materials. Conservation Payments: USDA is sending out about $1.8 billion in 2026 Conservation Reserve Program payments nationwide, including support to protect nearly 1 million acres of grazing land. Skilled Trades: Western Dakota Tech students will build a home with the Black Hills Home Builders Association, gaining hands-on experience as the region seeks more construction workers. Data Center Debate: Sioux Falls plans public outreach as concerns grow over data centers’ effects on power costs. Farm Fuel Costs: South Dakota Farmers Union is urging state leaders to approve a fuel-tax holiday as producers face high diesel prices and uncertainty over dyed-diesel rules.
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