Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
9 Million Eggs Delivered: How HATCH for Hunger Is Bringing Vital Protein to Families in Need
Danny Leckie (far right), Executive Director of HATCH for Hunger, with friends of the organization. Photo courtesy of HATCH for Hunger. For millions of families across the country, putting food on the...
5h ago
Administration Pushes Aggressive Ag Trade Strategy for 2026
U.S. agricultural trade is taking center stage as the administration signals a more aggressive approach in global markets. Speaking ahead of a busy year for trade talks, U.S. ag trade negotiator Julie...
16h ago
Data Center Backlash: Gov. Braun Says Tech Giants Must Protect Hoosiers from Electric Rate Hikes, Water Shortages
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun participates in a “fireside chat” with Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) President Randy Kron during the INFB District 5 Annual Meeting at the Beef House Restaurant and Di...
Apr 02, 2026
USDA Sets April Loan Rates as Farmers Weigh Borrowing Costs
The front of the the Jamie L. Whitten Building, which houses the administrative offices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. Photo courtesy of USDA. The U.S. Department of Agricult...
Apr 02, 2026
FFA SpeakAg Pioneers Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
SpeakAg Pioneers, (left to right) Lauren Argotte, Kolton Stolba, Cameron Addington, and Chloe Zittergruen in Washington, D.C. for National Ag Day 2026. National FFA's SpeakAg Pioneers from across the ...
Apr 02, 2026
Top of the Field: Purdue Agriculture #3 in US, #6 Globally in 2026 Rankings
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has once again secured a place among the world's top academic programs, ranking third in the United States and sixth globally in the 2026 QS World Univ...
Apr 02, 2026
From Birth to Butcher: ‘Product of USA’ Labels Require Entirely Domestic Production
Bruce Springsteen's popular 1984 hit "Born in the USA" would not be good enough for USDA's new "Product of USA" label. Mr. Springsteen would have to change the title to "Born, Raised, Harvested, and P...
Apr 01, 2026
The Impacts of Rising Energy Prices on Farmers and Ranchers
A new surge in oil prices will hit farmers right in the bottom line. New estimates suggest a $90-per-barrel market, which could significantly raise production costs across the board. Kansas State Univ...
Apr 01, 2026
Indiana Farm Bureau Launches New Mentor Program for Youth Leadership Development
Applications open today for Indiana Farm Bureau's new program for youth leadership development called GenConnect that is set to kick off in June. This exclusive six-month program will pair ten high sc...
Apr 01, 2026
Simple Nutrition Steps Can Help Hoosiers Fight Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes continue to impact thousands of Hoosiers, but health experts say small changes in the kitchen can lead to big improvements. Nutrition plays a key role ...
Apr 01, 2026
