AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPrairie Restoration: SDSU researchers found that restoring native prairie depends on more than seed supplies: relationships among seed collectors, growers and sellers help keep restoration efforts resilient. Data Centers: Vermillion plans a public meeting on proposed zoning rules as states debate whether data centers should pay for the power-grid upgrades they require, rather than pass costs to residents. Sustainable Materials: A Fulbright researcher at South Dakota Mines is studying how corn stover could be turned into high-performance packaging to replace petroleum-based plastics. Water-Smart Farming: At an SDSU conference, an engineering specialist described storing water drained from fields in ponds or wetlands for later irrigation—a strategy that could reduce groundwater use, runoff and downstream flooding. Health and Emergency Care: A Sanford researcher received a $2.3 million federal grant for kidney disease research, while South Dakota secured $7.2 million to modernize rural emergency services, including telemedicine. Local AI Policy: Rapid City’s council sent a proposed city AI policy back for clearer definitions and practical guidance.
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