AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDaylight Saving Time Fight: Trump wants permanent daylight saving time, but the Senate is in recess until Sept. 14, leaving lawmakers tight odds to act before the Nov. 1 “fall back” change. Food Safety Recall: Walmart shoppers are urged to check Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter jars for a salmonella recall tied to lot LB028ACP04/UPC 194346207961 with a Jan. 28, 2027 expiry; the product hit stores in 19 states including South Dakota. Local Health & Sports Infrastructure: Sanford Health secured naming rights for Rapid City’s new $10 million, 20-year Rapid City Sports Complex deal, with construction targeted to start this fall and open by 2029. Energy Costs in Summer: Black Hills Energy shared practical cooling tips—shade/curtain use, opening windows before sunrise, and keeping heat out—to help lower air-conditioning strain. Critical Minerals Workforce: The DOE plans up to $100 million for the PROSPECT initiative to expand mining and mineral-science education, aiming to boost the U.S. critical-minerals talent pipeline. Water System Cybersecurity: Federal agencies report cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems reaching at least a dozen states, with South Dakota among those affected. Sturgis Rally Safety: South Dakota Highway Patrol logged eight crashes around Sturgis Saturday, with one death and nine injuries. Agriculture & Markets Watch: DTN highlighted upcoming yield and USDA WASDE updates plus cattle and market watch items for the week. South Dakota Workforce & Immigration: New federal visa rules could reduce international enrollment at South Dakota public universities, while employers in agriculture and other sectors face ongoing labor shortages.
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