AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSolid-state batteries: Critical Resources says it ran a full-format lab pouch cell for 780 hours, completing 65 cycles and keeping about 75% of initial capacity, with its solvent-free DSD LFP cathode plateau holding steady. Public health & safety: South Dakota confirmed its first 2026 cattle anthrax case in Meade County, quarantining the herd after unexplained deaths and lab confirmation by SDSU. Livestock research: SDSU’s Swine Education and Research Facility expanded with new wean-to-finish nutrition rooms, boosting capacity to 1,800 head and supporting SDSU Swine Day. Driver licensing tech: South Dakota’s Driver Licensing Program is rolling out a new license/ID design with enhanced security features to curb fraud and identity theft. STEM in the spotlight: LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) reported a hard-to-explain dark matter–like interaction in South Dakota’s detector, stopping short of a discovery claim. Community science & training: SDSU Extension scheduled Beef Quality Assurance training in Rapid City, and Rapid City’s diaper drive targets 20,000 diapers and 10,000 wipes for Mommy’s Closet. Education & policy: A new analysis links high gun ownership to suicide deaths in South Dakota, while South Dakota’s college completion data shows American Indian/Alaska Native bachelor’s completion at 18.9% for the 2018 cohort by 2024.
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