AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCancer Care Upgrade: Avera cut the ribbon on a new Avera Cancer Institute in Yankton, expanding infusion bays, exam rooms, and bringing more cancer services under one roof for the region. Grid & Climate Resilience: Drought and heat are stressing South Dakota’s power demand, while Black Hills Energy points to a renewables-heavy mix; separate coverage also flags a planned transmission buildout across southern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota. Wildlife Protection: Officials warn golden eagles are being targeted in a growing black market for sacred feathers, with recent convictions highlighting the scale of illegal trafficking. Agriculture Tech & Research: SDSU is pushing dairy and crop science forward, including a new dairy degree program and wheat disease resistance research aimed at stronger crop protection. Healthcare Tech: Sanford Health is bringing first-of-its-kind CT imaging technology to South Dakota. Rural Infrastructure: S.D. Highway 27 paving starts near Langford with traffic reduced to one lane during work. Animal Health Watch: Bird flu remains a major threat, with ongoing losses in poultry and spillover into dairy herds.
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