AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSkilled Trades: Western Dakota Tech students will build a home with the Black Hills Home Builders Association, gaining hands-on experience as the region works to grow its construction workforce. Data Centers & Power: Sioux Falls officials plan public outreach on data centers as Black Hills Corp. advances a major gas-power and microgrid project to serve Google’s planned Wyoming data center. NorthWestern Energy has also applied to build a second Aberdeen plant. Farm Costs: South Dakota Farmers Union is urging the governor and lawmakers to approve a fuel-tax holiday amid high diesel costs. USDA is issuing $1.8 billion in 2026 Conservation Reserve Program payments to farmers and landowners, including support for protected grazing land. Industry Innovation: A South Dakota Mines researcher is developing products from farm waste, exploring a path to more sustainable plastics.
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