AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBlack Hills Energy & Power Planning: South Dakota Mines researchers say engineered enzymes from Black Hills microbes could speed carbon capture from industrial emissions, converting CO2 into minerals for products like concrete, with beta testing planned in 2026 via Carbon EnZero. Water & Data Centers: Rapid City drought conditions are front and center as the proposed Sequitor Edge data center moves forward with a closed-loop cooling plan using far less water than traditional centers. Agriculture & Farm Stress: A new look at farm mental health highlights how heat, debt pressure, and burnout are pushing more producers to seek counseling and support. Weather Hits Holiday Logistics: Independence Day events across the U.S. were disrupted by record heat and thunderstorms, including evacuations and delays tied to the 250th celebrations. Food & Protein Markets: USDA export sales show continued strength in beef and pork, while heat stress is raising concerns for poultry performance. Public Safety & Cybercrime: Mitchell-area officials report a steep rise in online child exploitation investigations, with South Dakota’s ICAC task force seeing major growth in cyber tips and workload. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy price reports show diesel and regular gas prices easing in parts of South Dakota heading into the holiday travel rush.
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