South Dakota Environmentalist

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 6 hours ago

Severe Weather Watch: A First Alert Weather Day is out for Saturday across western South Dakota, with threats of large hail, damaging winds (gusts up to ~70 mph), and an isolated tornado possible as a low-pressure system moves in. Drought & Water Stress: The latest Drought Monitor update shows more than 91% of South Dakota in drought conditions, with extreme drought hitting about 13%, raising fire-season risk and pushing ranchers toward early cattle sales and heavier irrigation. Farm Innovation: The SD Specialty Producers Association is launching the “Small Farms, Big Ideas” summer farm tour series, featuring hands-on stops on year-round specialty crops, poultry tractors, low tunnels, and other value-added approaches. Ranch Resilience: SDSU Extension highlights how strategic culling during drought can protect ranch profitability by cutting unproductive cows sooner when forage and water are tight. Community & Outdoors: Sioux Falls is restarting mosquito control for summer, using targeted spraying when conditions and West Nile risk call for it. Local Governance & Trust: A Vermillion event with South Dakota News Watch CEO Carson Walker and USD’s Julia Hellwege focused on finding trusted news sources amid news avoidance and echo chambers.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

May 26, 2026

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4 hours ago

Rapid City city pools open for summer season Saturday

KOTA - South Dakota |

Owner: Doyle & Carolyn Becker info about owner

KOTA - South Dakota

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Owned By	Doyle & Carolyn Becker through Riverfront Broadcasting, LLC
Year Founded	1936
Website	www.kotaradio.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

South Dakota seeks $3 million for state fish hatchery

Aberdeen News - South Dakota |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

Aberdeen News - South Dakota

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1885
Website	www.aberdeennews.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Aberdeen
Owner Country	United States

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12 hours ago

Rapid City Summer Nights returns to downtown with new location

News Center 1 - South Dakota |

Owner: Jim Simpson info about owner

KNBN - South Dakota

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Owned By	Jim Simpson through Rapid Broadcasting Company
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.newscenter1.tv
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
Owner Country	United States

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11 hours ago

Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds expected Saturday across western South Dakota

Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1976
Website	https://www.blackhillsfox.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
Owner Country	United States

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11 hours ago

Johnson to represent South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association at 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference

Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota |

Owner: Ogden-Nutting Family info about owner

Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota

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Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1963
Website	www.tsln.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Belle Fourche
Owner Country	United States

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11 hours ago

‘Small Farms, Big Ideas’ Summer Farm Tour Series Highlights Innovation Across South Dakota

Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota |

Owner: Gary Wood info about owner

Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota

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Owned By	Gary Wood through Yankton Media Inc
Year Founded	1864
Website	www.yankton.net
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Yankton
Owner Country	United States

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15 hours ago

Rapid City startup aims to transform hiring in construction trades

KOTA Territory News - South Dakota |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

KOTA Territory News

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1955
Website	https://www.kotatv.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Kota
Owner Country	United States

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7 hours ago

Jackrabbits feeling comfortable with the environment heading into NCAA Regionals

Dakota News Now - South Dakota |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

Dakota News Now - South Dakota

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1960
Website	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
Owner Country	United States