Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
McKinney Seeks to Build Relationships for US Agriculture at African Food Systems Forum in Senegal
Ted McKinney (left), CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), on stage at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Senegal. Photo courtesy of NASDA. You've been hearing us ...
Sep 03, 2025
More Power to the Ground for Larger Implements
Farmers across the country are buzzing about the latest powerhouse in the field - the all-new Case IH Steiger 785 Quadtrac. Unveiled last week at the Farm Progress Show, the 785 is now the most powerf...
Sep 03, 2025
USDA Extends Reorganization Public Comment Deadline to September 30
The USDA extended the public comment period for its controversial reorganization plan to September 30. Politico says that doubles the length of time provided for input on an initiative that has drawn ...
Sep 03, 2025
Dairy Exports Surge in June
Good news for U.S. dairy as exports surged higher in June, reaching 18.7 percent of domestic milk solids production, the highest level since 2022. Meanwhile, stocks of major dairy products held steady...
Sep 03, 2025
Fort Wayne Farmer Don Wyss Says Dry August May Impact Soybean Yields
Fort Wayne farmer Don Wyss, who also serves on the Executive Committee of the United Soybean Board. He’s also served on the Allen County Council since 2022. Photo courtesy of the Indiana Soybean...
Sep 02, 2025
New Labor Decision Removes Some Burden on Farmers
A district court has overturned a burdensome aspect of a 2023 labor rule, which is good news for farmers and ranchers. The federal court recently decided that elements of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage ...
Sep 02, 2025
Purdue Survey: Farmers Continue to Feel Less Optimistic about Ag Economy
America’s farmers continue to feel less optimistic about the future of the ag economy, according to the latest survey from Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. Farmer sen...
Sep 02, 2025
Soil Sampling Program Available for Hoosier Farmers through ISDA
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GH...
Sep 02, 2025
USDA’s New Plan to Increase Number of Rural Veterinarians
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins introduces USDA’s Rural Veterinary Action Plan on the campus of Mississippi State University. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ther...
Sep 01, 2025
New Clean Water Rule to Clarify WOTUS Definition, Conform with SCOTUS Sackett Ruling
The Trump administration will soon propose a new Clean Water Act rule that could eliminate federal protections for many wetlands across the U.S., according to an internal EPA presentation obtained by ...
Sep 01, 2025
