AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInflation Watch: South Dakota State economist Joe Santos says the latest CPI shows prices rising fastest since May 2023, with Iran-related pressures pushing the central bank to consider higher rates. Local Infrastructure: Mitchell City Council will weigh an $18,000 AE2S engineering deal tied to a FEMA grant application for backup generators at a sewage lift station, with a possible $1.5M project timeline stretching to 2029-30. Energy & Mining Policy: A uranium drilling permit hearing in the Black Hills is testing South Dakota’s new July 1 language-translation law for public administrative cases, as opponents seek Lakota interpretation. Agriculture & Food Supply: Piedmont-area farmers Riley and Jimmie Kammerer are partnering with NRCS on a five-year regenerative agriculture plan, including cover crops and virtual fencing across thousands of acres. State Fisheries Investment: Gov. Larry Rhoden kicked off a $3M fundraising push for Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery upgrades in Waubay, targeting major recirculating aquaculture and water system improvements. Construction Costs: Verisk reports hail volatility and aging roofs are driving up replacement severity, with U.S. roof replacement costs up sharply in 2025. Business Risk Alert: The BBB warns of a fake “Bass Farm Equipment” website that has stolen $35,000+ from buyers by pushing wire payments and disappearing. Leadership & Training: SDARL launches its first annual SDARL Summit June 19-20 in Oacoma, focusing on agriculture leadership and AI-related issues.
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