AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgriculture Watch: NDSU Extension reports soybean gall midge has been detected in North Dakota for the first time since 2022, with the pest not yet considered yield-limiting there—though it’s already spread across much of the Midwest. Water Infrastructure: Dakota Mainstem won a $4.2M contract for a feasibility study on South Dakota water supply and whether new hydraulic installations are needed, aiming to support longer-term federal reliability projects. Public Health: The CDC says Cyclospora-related illness is now reported in 45 states, including South Dakota, with thousands of confirmed cases since May 1 and more expected as reporting lags. Energy & Data Centers: The White House expanded its Ratepayer Protection Pledge, seeking to prevent AI data center electricity costs from landing on households and businesses. Local Tech & Privacy: Rapid City Police deployed new automated license plate reader cameras, while Sioux Falls faces ongoing debate over similar systems and privacy concerns. STEM in South Dakota: SDSU librarian Annisija Hunter received a national graphic medicine grant to build a new comics-based health sciences collection. Roads: SDDOT plans a $3.8M asphalt surface treatment project starting Aug. 3 across multiple counties, with short delays expected.
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