Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
Rollins Rallies Farmers at Ag Outlook Forum Amid Mounting Economic Pressure
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spoke at last week's Ag Outlook Forum, describing a farm economy that continues to face significant headwinds. She emphasized agriculture's recent gains despi...
Feb 23, 2026
From Legacy to Longevity: Angie Abbott Discusses the Future of Purdue Extension
With Angie Abbott stepping into her role as Associate Dean and Director of Purdue Extension, what exciting opportunities and new directions lie ahead for the organization? "Certainly, we’ve been...
Feb 23, 2026
April 17 Deadline: Farmers May Enroll Now to Claim USDA’s $11B Bridge Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, making $11 billion in one-time bridge payments available to row crop produc...
Feb 23, 2026
Tariff Authority Ruling Could Impact U.S. Agriculture
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the president does not have the authority to impose tariffs on imported goods using emergency powers. In a 6-3 decision, the justices said the International Emergency ...
Feb 23, 2026
Gov. Braun Pushes Permanent Year-Round E-15, Seeks Boost for Indiana’s Corn and Ethanol Producers
Indiana Governor Mike Braun. Photo: C.J. Miller / Hoosier Ag Today. There's been a major push by corn producers and the ethanol industry to make the year-round sale of E-15 permanent. That push also h...
Feb 22, 2026
Purdue at the Forefront: $400K Grant Advances AI Robotics to Tackle Apple Orchard Diseases
Photo courtesy of Inside INdiana Business. An international group led by Purdue University has recently been awarded a $400,000 grant from The National Science Foundation to further development of an ...
Feb 22, 2026
Ag Leaders React as Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: ‘Farmers Can’t Afford More Uncertainty’
President Trump’s photo hangs on a banner at the front entrance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Administration Building, also known as the Jamie L. Whitten Building, in Washington, D.C. Th...
Feb 20, 2026
Outlook Forum Signals Slow Recovery for Agriculture
USDA's chief economist Justin Benavidez says farmers shouldn't expect much help from higher crop prices in 2026. "We see a dime increase in price per bushel for corn, beans, and wheat." Speaking at th...
Feb 20, 2026
Congressman Baird Rallies Support for Farm Bill 2.0: ‘We Must Strengthen the Safety Net’
Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-4th District). Photo: Eric Pfeiffer / Hoosier Ag Today. The long-awaited "Farm Bill 2.0" was introduced late last week, which is formally called the Farm, Food, and Nationa...
Feb 19, 2026
Trump Shields Glyphosate, Phosphate Production for US Farmers
Photo courtesy of the White House. President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order invoking the Defense Production Act to safeguard the domestic manufacturing of elemental phosphorus and glyphosa...
Feb 19, 2026
