AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAgriculture & Markets: USDA raised its South Dakota corn yield estimate by 6 bushels per acre, helping drive a sharp slide in corn futures after production figures topped expectations. Fuel Costs: South Dakota Farmers Union is urging Gov. Larry Rhoden to call a special session and temporarily cut state fuel taxes to one cent per gallon, from 28 cents, as farmers face high diesel costs. Energy & Data Centers: Black Hills Corp. plans $1.8 billion in new gas generation in Wyoming to serve Google’s data center, with Google covering project costs; in Vermillion, officials plan a public meeting on proposed data center rules as states debate who pays for added power demand. Consumer Costs: South Dakota joined 45 states and territories seeking approval of settlements with three generic drugmakers over alleged price-fixing. The companies agreed to payments and business reforms, and some consumers who bought affected drugs from 2009 to 2019 may qualify for compensation.
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