AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSevere Weather Alert: The National Weather Service is warning South Dakotans about fake storm photos and videos made with AI, urging people to verify what they see before sharing during severe weather. Road & Wildlife-Friendly Infrastructure: SDDOT plans a shoulder chip seal project starting June 3 on U.S. 16 and U.S. 385 in Custer and Pennington Counties, with short delays expected, plus fog seal and brooming. Big Game Conservation: USDA unveiled a migratory big game framework for 17 states, including South Dakota, aiming to improve landscape connectivity and forage for elk, pronghorn, and mule deer while keeping working lands working. Water Quality Accountability: A new column argues South Dakota’s water quality reports have become less candid over time, even as livestock waste, manure runoff, erosion, nutrient loading, and failing septic systems remain major pollution drivers. Drought & Farming Reality: Upper Midwest planting is described as mixed, with May rains slowing progress in some areas while other regions face ongoing drought stress. EV Costs: A national analysis finds EV insurance runs about 42% higher than gas cars, though the gap narrows for newer models. Rail Merger Pause: The STB paused environmental review for a major rail merger and is asking for more info on competition and freight shifts, with opposition including South Dakota in the mix.
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