AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDairy Expansion Fight: Tri-state organizers say they’re still pushing back on large-scale dairy projects, including Riverview LLP plans that could add 70,000+ head across the upper Midwest, arguing it’s not over until construction cows arrive. Brookings Manufacturing Jobs: Babybel’s only U.S. plant in Brookings is starting a $200M expansion to double output, adding about 150 jobs and roughly $12M in payroll. Dairy Market Pressure: Global protein demand is driving whey shortages and record prices, with food makers feeling the pinch as whey protein concentrate and isolate jump sharply. Food Safety: FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall to the highest-risk Class I level in 41 states due to possible Salmonella from a dry milk ingredient. Legal Aid Funding: South Dakota AG Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan push to keep federal funding for the Legal Services Corporation in FY2027. Local Leadership in Agriculture: South Dakota Farmers Union is running a Senior Leadership State Camp in the Black Hills to train teen co-op and decision-making skills. Workforce & Training: Sheridan College students won a national SkillsUSA cabinetmaking title and earned top-six finishes in CNC and automated manufacturing. Infrastructure & Roads: Sioux Falls announced multiple lane closures and overlays starting June 15, including Cliff Avenue and West 69th Street. Public Works Disruption: Jewel Cave’s Historic Lantern Tours pause June 16 for Canyons Trail safety improvements, with other tour types continuing. CIO/Tech: South Dakota elevated a new CIO from within its IT agency.
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