Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
Roundup Reckoning: Bayer Agrees to $7.25 Billion Settlement Plan as Supreme Court Showdown Looms
The U.S. headquarters for Bayer in Whippany, New Jersey. Bayer and lawyers representing cancer patients announced this week that they have agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion settlement aimed at resolv...
Feb 19, 2026
Uncertain Corn Acreage Clouds Nitrogen Fertilizer Outlook
Fertilizer industry experts are keeping a close eye on nitrogen prices as farmers prepare for spring planting. Throughout the winter months, prices for key nitrogen sources have remained a major topic...
Feb 19, 2026
Don’t Risk Being Under-Insured: Farm Credit Mid-America Offers Tailored Protection for Every Operation
Photo courtesy of Farm Credit Mid-America. Farming is risky business, as producers face many different kinds of challenges. That's why Indiana farmers may want to consider a customized risk management...
Feb 18, 2026
USDA Proposes Updates to Federal Line Speed Regulations
The USDA announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations of poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. The agency said these updates reflect years of data ...
Feb 18, 2026
Ag Labor Reform Gains Momentum on Capitol Hill
Congress could soon take up not only a new farm bill, but also long-awaited farm labor legislation aimed at addressing one of agriculture's most persistent challenges. Farm groups say the labor shorta...
Feb 18, 2026
Bird Flu Hits Central Indiana: Nearly 19,000 Turkeys Affected in Boone County
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed at a commercial poultry operation in central Indiana, near Indianapolis. The Indiana State Board of Animal Heal...
Feb 18, 2026
Unlock Maximum ROI: How CROPLAN® Seed Is Helping Corn & Soybean Growers Win Big Per Acre
Photo courtesy of CROPLAN Seed. Maximizing profitability is the name of the game for corn and soybean growers-and the best place to start is with your seed brand. "Our focus is getting the maximum ret...
Feb 17, 2026
National FFA Organization Vows Full Cooperation with Congressional Probe into Syngenta Sponsorship
FFA members from across the U.S. walk through the National FFA Convention & Expo inside the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Photo: C.J. Miller / Hoosier Ag Today. The National FFA Organ...
Feb 17, 2026
Foreign-Owned Farmland Under New Scrutiny as Trump Administration Declares Agriculture a National Security Priority
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Administration Building, also known as the Jamie L. Whitten Building, in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration is moving to place agriculture at the center of U....
Feb 17, 2026
No-Cost Soil Sampling Initiative Now Accepting Applications
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is reopening a program that helps farmers improve nutrient management and save money at the same time. "Knowing what you have is an important place to start...
Feb 17, 2026
