AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSevere Weather Aftermath: Agtegra Cooperative says a July 2 windstorm and confirmed EF1 tornado damaged grain bins and equipment in Huron, with demolition underway and plans to be ready for winter wheat harvest. Extreme Heat & Public Safety: AAA warns that extreme heat is driving more roadside breakdowns and raises risks for technicians; meanwhile, heat advisories cover much of South Dakota, with guidance to stay cool, hydrate, and never leave kids or pets in vehicles. Wildlife Safety: Custer State Park is urging visitors to keep distance as the bison rut begins, when bulls can be more aggressive and unpredictable. Solar Development Watch: Doral Renewables says it has secured about 5,500 acres for a proposed 1,000-megawatt solar farm near Elkton, with wetland studies and permitting still ahead. Rangeland Management: SDSU Extension is rolling out woody encroachment field tours to help ranchers tackle eastern redcedar and other invasives as drought pressures grazing. Local Air Quality Health: Wisconsin wildfire smoke coverage highlights practical steps that also matter for South Dakotans—keep doors and windows closed, run AC/air cleaners, and use recirculated air in cars. Agriculture & Climate: USDA reports wheat harvest advancing under hot conditions, while drought and heat continue to shape crop outlooks across the Plains.
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