AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Fuel Costs: AAA says the national gas average fell 18 cents to $4.24, with Arizona down 12 cents to $4.62, as crude stays under $100 and summer demand remains the wildcard. Agriculture & Drought Response: SDSU Extension will host free regional drought meetings June 17 in Hot Springs, Winner and Yankton, with crop/forage, livestock and USDA FSA disaster-relief Q&A. Livestock Health Watch: South Dakota State Extension urges vigilance after a confirmed New World screwworm case, noting the real risk is animal movement—not windborne spread. Construction & Infrastructure: Highway 38 east of Mitchell closes for months-long grading and drainage work, with a detour via Highway 81 and I-90; crews also plan multiple chip seal projects in the Pierre area. Local Business & Industry: Garretson partially approved Nachurs Alpine’s permit for a chemical fertilizer plant expansion, while residents pushed back on proximity to homes. Retail Fuel Performance: Yesway reported strong Q1 inside sales growth despite higher fuel prices, with fuel margins holding steady. Power Grid Tech: A new explainer highlights how HVDC “back-to-backs” can boost controlled power sharing between neighboring grids. Community Projects: Vermillion cut the ribbon on a sensory garden at SESDAC, and Yankton’s Sertoma Club pledged $20,000 toward renovating the Dakota Territorial Capital replica.
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