AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: Storm chances return tonight, then ramp up again Monday and Tuesday, with southern South Dakota in the path for stronger storms and damaging wind and large hail possible. University Tech & Cybersecurity: South Dakota Board of Regents is asking lawmakers for nearly $25 million to modernize public university systems, boost cybersecurity, and expand AI infrastructure. Grid Resilience Push: Senators Coons and Rounds introduced the Quantum-GUARD Act aimed at protecting the electric grid from future quantum-enabled cyber threats. Local Power for Outages: A proposal in Michigan highlights how solar-plus-battery programs can cut grid demand and keep power during outages—an approach South Dakota could watch as reliability concerns grow. Grasslands on the Calendar: The South Dakota Grasslands Coalition hosts Prairie Fest Aug. 22 at Good Earth State Park, focusing on protecting native grasslands and supporting producers. Drought Impacts: Dry weather is cutting hay yields and forcing cattle off pastures early in South Dakota. Bedbugs Rising: Bedbug infestations are increasing, and some researchers warn they may spread antibiotic-resistant infections like MRSA.
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