AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNutrition & Food Safety: SDSU Extension says drought and high winds can concentrate salt in dugouts, creeks, and streams, and urges producers to use its free on-site livestock water testing (EC meter) to confirm water is safe—rain doesn’t automatically fix it. Community Health & Access: SDSU Extension also welcomed Megan Block as a new nutrition field specialist in Watertown, focusing on food preservation and Farm to School connections for kids. Prevention & Public Health: South Dakota flagged a new measles case in Brookings County and asked providers to watch for symptoms in nearby counties, noting most cases are among people unvaccinated or with unknown status. Cancer Awareness: A Spearfish Marine Corps veteran is battling stage four prostate cancer, and a community fundraiser and silent auction is set for Saturday to help cover medical costs. Livestock Health Alert: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in Texas calves and says a response strike team is already on-site—officials stress the risk to warm-blooded animals. Local Wellness Event: Rapid City’s Filipino-American Family & Friends 5K Fun Run is Saturday at Founders Park, with options to run, walk, or push strollers. Safety: A pedestrian was critically injured in a downtown Rapid City crash on Saint Joseph Street; police say alcohol and excessive speed don’t appear to be factors.
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