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  • [ April 30, 2026 ] Sports Daily Digest April 30, 2026 Local News
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  • Purdue Expert: Rapid Planting Pace Outruns Sprayers, Early Weeds Problematic
    by Eric Pfeiffer on April 30, 2026 at 1:05 am

    USDA’s Crop Progress Report on Monday showed Indiana corn planting at 30% complete and Hoosier soybeans 35% of the way done. 10% of that corn and 11% of those soybeans have emerged. “It’s fantastic to get the

  • Corteva and the Indiana State Fair Highlight 2026 Featured Farmers
    by Hoosier Ag Today on April 29, 2026 at 5:56 pm

    For the eleventh year, Corteva and the Indiana State Fair will highlight Indiana’s Featured Farmers. This program allows community members to meet those behind Indiana agriculture. Hoosier farmers and producers power the state’s agriculture industry with a

  • Advancing Sustainable Land Use: Purdue Hosts 2026 Summit
    by Purdue University News Service on April 29, 2026 at 5:41 pm

    The Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future and Purdue Extension have partnered to host the 2026 Indiana Land Use Summit on August 27, 2026 at the Beck Agricultural Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tour will

  • Trump Administration Unveils Sweeping Plan to Lower Fertilizer Prices—Highlights Indiana Ammonia Project
    by C.J. Miller on April 29, 2026 at 4:20 am

    Trump administration officials outlined an aggressive, multi-agency strategy to address persistently high fertilizer prices, a key concern for American farmers heading into the spring planting season. During a press conference Tuesday at USDA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.,

  • The Important Role the State FSA Committee Plays in Indiana
    by Eric Pfeiffer on April 29, 2026 at 2:20 am

      Five Indiana farmers have been appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to serve on the state committee of the Farm Service Agency (FSA), a panel that plays a central role in overseeing federal farm programs

  • Supreme Court Hears Roundup Case—A Decision That Could Shake US Farming
    by C.J. Miller on April 29, 2026 at 2:15 am

    The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a closely watched case involving Roundup herbicide that could have a major impact on the ag industry. One ag leader tells Hoosier Ag Today she was in the courtroom

  • Ethanol, Pesticides Highlight House Farm Bill Debate
    by Hoosier Ag Today on April 29, 2026 at 2:10 am

    House lawmakers are debating this week on a long-delayed farm bill, with major fights emerging over ethanol fuel policy and pesticide liability protections. Republican leaders are pushing to advance a five-year measure covering commodity programs, crop insurance,

  • US Seeks Broader China Farm Purchases
    by Hoosier Ag Today on April 29, 2026 at 2:05 am

    U.S. officials are seeking expanded Chinese purchases of American farm goods ahead of an expected presidential trip next month, aiming to strengthen agricultural trade beyond traditional soybean buying. China remains one of the largest overseas markets for

  • Planting Progress Continues at Incredible Pace, Just Not in Northern Indiana
    by Eric Pfeiffer on April 28, 2026 at 1:25 am

      In Monday’s USDA Crop Progress Report, Indiana corn planting is 30% complete and 10% has emerged. Both of those numbers are significantly ahead of the five-year average pace. The story is the same for Indiana soybeans

  • Proposed Market-based Tool Could Ensure Midwestern Corn Profits
    by Purdue University News Service on April 28, 2026 at 1:23 am

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Reducing the application of nitrogen fertilizer to Midwestern cornfields can both increase the profitability of farms and improve environmental health, according to a new study led by Purdue University researchers. Making this possible

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