AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife Rescue: Two service members at Naval Weapons Station Crane in southern Indiana helped save a juvenile bald eagle found unable to fly; it was later diagnosed with avian pox (including the severe “wet” form) and sent to a rehab center. Federal Disaster Aid: USDA designated parts of Indiana and Illinois as natural disaster areas after March tornadoes, hail, and high winds, unlocking low-interest physical loss loans for farmers; deadlines are late April. Water & Permitting Watch: Kankakee River downstream concerns are growing over an Indiana plan to use river water to cool a proposed Amazon Web Services data center power plant, with county officials reviewing IDEM documents. Local Infrastructure: INDOT will hold an Oct. 8 public hearing on a US 35 intersection redesign in LaPorte County, aiming to cut crash frequency and severity; construction is expected to start in 2029. Energy Transition: South Korean battery makers are shifting U.S. EV lines toward grid-scale energy storage, including mass production of storage batteries in Jeffersonville, Ohio. Agriculture & Land: Purdue recognized nine Distinguished Agriculture Alumni, including Indiana’s state veterinarian, as livestock and biosecurity challenges continue to evolve.
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