AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFarm Costs: South Dakota Farmers Union widened its call for a special session to cut the state fuel tax from 28 cents to 1 cent per gallon, seeking relief for farmers facing high diesel prices. The proposal is drawing pushback over the impact on road funding. Data Centers & Utilities: Sioux Falls officials plan public outreach as residents raise concerns about the Gemini data-center project and its power costs. Elsewhere, Black Hills Corp. is planning new gas generation and a microgrid to serve Google’s Wyoming data center, while NorthWestern Energy has applied to build a second Aberdeen plant. Agriculture: A surprise USDA outlook sent corn futures lower, adding to pressure on producers navigating uneven harvests and high input costs. SDSU’s annual Swine Day brought producers, researchers and students together to discuss industry research and health strategies. Consumer Costs: South Dakota joined settlements with three generic drug makers over alleged price inflation, with Attorney General Marty Jackley urging consumers to seek compensation.
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