AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCarbon Capture & Energy Tech: South Dakota Mines researchers say microbes at SURF inspired a carbon-cutting approach that could turn fossil fuels into “green energy,” with Carbon EnZero commercializing the work. Local Water Infrastructure: Sioux Falls put Well 25 into service, boosting drinking-water capacity by 5+ million gallons per day with a modern horizontal collector design. STEM for Kids: Rapid City’s Main Street Square Splash Lab runs free weekly STEM activities, including ocean-themed sensory bottles tied to World Oceans Day. Poultry Health Research: SDSU researchers developed vaccine candidates for avian metapneumovirus, aiming to protect U.S. poultry from emerging, costly outbreaks. State Economic Development: South Dakota’s board approved major incentives, including up to $30M in sales-tax rebates for Smithfield’s Sioux Falls move and additional REDI/infra funding for projects like an industrial business park in Rapid City. Agriculture & Food Safety: NMPF named 2026 dairy leadership scholarship winners, including an SDSU doctoral student studying listeria persistence and biofilms. Higher Ed Recognition: SDSU released spring 2026 dean’s list updates, with thousands of students statewide earning honors. Rural Power Resilience: A DOE microgrid program offers funding and technical help for small communities seeking more reliable electricity. Tech Policy Watch: Illinois plans to suspend data center tax incentives, a move that could ripple into debates in neighboring states.
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