AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPoultry Risks: Avian flu remains a concern for South Dakota producers: 11 commercial flocks across seven states, including South Dakota, were infected in October, alongside 16 backyard flocks. Small Business: The South Dakota Retailers Association is opening applications for its 13-month NextGen Business Builders program, offering early-stage owners training and connections with experienced business leaders. Taxes: Clay County voters decide Nov. 17 whether to impose a half-percent sales and use tax to offset property taxes on owner-occupied homes; the tax would also apply to business purchases. Data Centers: Rapid City’s mayor is seeking safeguards as permanent rules face delays, amid debate over the facilities’ power and water demands. Farm Outlook: South Dakota’s winter wheat was rated 44% good to excellent on Nov. 8, well below the 83% five-year average, despite recent moisture improving conditions across much of the Plains.
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