AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHemp Processing Expansion: HempAgra held a ribbon cutting for its new industrial hemp processing facility in Rock Valley, turning a local crop experiment into a full processing operation that could feed products from pet bedding to building materials. Energy & Agriculture Policy: South Dakota’s congressional delegation is pushing for year-round, nationwide E15 ethanol approval after it was included in the latest Senate farm bill version—aiming to strengthen the farm economy while weighing emissions and smog concerns. Local Utilities Investment: Vermillion Light & Power broke ground on a new $4.6 million facility, with plans to open next August, signaling long-term capacity upgrades for the city’s power provider. Healthcare Governance: Avera St. Mary’s Hospital and Avera Health announced new board leadership for the 2026 fiscal year, including Kristin Brost as board chair and Jeff Hallem as vice chair. Ag Workforce & Outreach: SDSU Extension professionals earned national recognition, and the South Dakota Pork Producers Council hired Ava Saxe as Director of Membership, Outreach and Engagement. Business & Consumer Watch: A Walmart-exclusive Bettergoods pistachio nut butter recall in 19 states (including South Dakota) is tied to possible salmonella contamination, with no illnesses reported.
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