Notable Growth in Food Production and Processing
The Food and Beverage Production sector in the U.S. is a significant contributor to the economy, accounting for nearly 3.5 million jobs and over $534.3 billion of GDP in 2023. This sector includes Agriculture, Fishing, and Food and Beverage Processing subsectors, with notable job growth in food manufacturing, particularly beverage…
Advanced Manufacturing: What Does “Advanced” Mean
We all know what manufacturing, often referred to as “the backbone of our economy” means .But what about the term “advanced manufacturing” which has become such a common phrase in corporate site selection and the field of business attraction. The definition that I like to use explains that advanced manufacturing incorporates…
USDA Announces $300 Million in Additional Regional Agricultural Promotion Program Grants to Diversify U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants, which is intended to allocate $300 million to 67 partners once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied, expanding American food and agricultural exports in emerging global markets. This latest investment brings total RAPP funding to $600 […]
USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final approximately $300 million in assistance to distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Over the past two years, USDA acted swiftly to assist distressed borrowers in retaining their land and continuing their agricultural operations. Since President Biden signed […]
SDSU Extension to host fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day
South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host its fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 22 in Pierre. Held in conjunction with Brookings and SDSU days at the Capitol, the event provides educational legislative experiences for 4-H members and the opportunity to meet 4-H supporters from across the state. It is free and […]
I’m an SEO Expert — Here Are 6 Content Tips to Stand Out in Any Saturated Market
A saturated market presents business owners with unique challenges. It can be difficult for new businesses to break into a saturated market or for well-established businesses to increase their revenue. However, with SEO-driven content marketing strategies, you can capture more market share and add to your existing customer base. What is a saturated market? A […]
SDSU’s Basu partners with digital health care solutions provider
The Basu Lab, located in South Dakota State University’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, has partnered with QHS Lab Inc., a leading provider of digital health care solutions, for the development of a potentially revolutionary drug delivery system. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, SDSU assistant professor Saikat Basu has been conducting groundbreaking research in respiratory […]
SDSU Extension welcomes new community vitality field specialist
South Dakota State University Extension has welcomed Emily Kluin as a new member of the community vitality team. As a community vitality field specialist, Kluin will support the well-being and sustainability of South Dakota’s communities through focused programs and discussions. She is based at the Sioux Falls Regional Center. “The goal is to make sure […]
Annual Business Survey Results Identify Key Challenges and Opportunities for Growth
We know that every enterprise in our business ecosystem has specific needs. From workforce development to property tax concerns, the Brookings Economic Development Corporation’s (BEDC) Business Retention & Expansion Program designed its 2024 Business Survey to identify the most pressing challenges and opportunities for growth. “We want to ensure Brookings remains a competitive and sustainable business environment,” said BEDC Business Development […]
Brookings Public Library scores $120,000 grant
A new look is coming to the children’s and teen’s sections of Brookings Public Library thanks to a $120,000 donation from Lowe’s. The library received one of 100 grants this year from the Lowe’s Hometown Project — a program funding facelifts at nonprofits around the nation. “We nominated the library towards the beginning of the […]