Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
Several Indiana Farmers Done with Soybean Harvest, Yields Average to Above Average
In the spring, we heard from farmers around the state to track their planting progress. They're back to update us on harvest progress, which is moving very quickly! Let's begin in West Central Indiana...
Oct 06, 2025
Low Mississippi River Levels Again Set to Disrupt Harvest Shipping
For the fourth straight year, water levels in the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers will soon be critically low, forcing shippers to light-load grain barges during harvest season. As barge rates get higher,...
Oct 06, 2025
Record Harvest, Uneven Exports to Tangle Logistics
The U.S. is bracing for a record grain harvest totaling 21.5 billion bushels of corn, soybeans, and grain sorghum this fall. The bumper crop arrives during a period of heightened uncertainty surroundi...
Oct 06, 2025
Bayer Unveils New Corn and Soybean Innovations Set to Transform US Farming
Bayer Crop Science is rolling out a wave of innovation for corn and soybean growers, with game-changing products in the pipeline for the next few seasons. As a leader in agricultural research and deve...
Oct 06, 2025
Reports of Yield Variations Depending on Planting Timeframes
Shelby County farmer David Lawson (left) with his son Kellen Lawson (right). Photo courtesy of David and Anne Lawson. With harvest now underway, reports of corn and soybean yields are varying dependin...
Oct 05, 2025
Report: Trump Considering $10 Billion Aid Program for US Farmers
President Trump is considering a $10 billion aid program for U.S. farmers that could see funds being distributed in the coming months, according to Wall Street Journal. Trump officials are evaluating ...
Oct 05, 2025
AFBF: New H-2A Wage Rate Rule Important Step in Reform
A new wage rate rule for agricultural guestworkers takes a much-needed step towards reforming regulations that have put labor out of reach for many of America's farmers. The Department of Labor announ...
Oct 05, 2025
Lake County 4-H Leads Statewide Effort to Fight Hunger, Wins Top Honors
This summer, 4-H youth leaders across Indiana joined forces in the annual Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer competition-an initiative sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural First-to combat f...
Oct 03, 2025
Harvest Weather Forecast: Sunny, Warm, and Dry Over the Entire Weekend
Sunny warm and dry for the entire weekend over the IN-MI area. Temps remain well above normal and evaporation rates strong. We will be watching a significant front try to develop to the west over WI a...
Oct 03, 2025
Green Stem Syndrome Impacting Soybean Harvest
Mature soybean plants impacted by Green Stem Syndrome. Photo courtesy of NC State Extension. You've been hearing us talk about some of the challenges that farmers are facing this harvest season...
Oct 02, 2025
