Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
Beyond the Waiver: Corn Farmers Continue Push for Permanent E15 Legislation
Ferdinand, IN farmer JR Roesner (third from left in front row) spoke with HAT from the South Lawn of the White House. Photo credit: National Corn Growers Association Facebook Another year and another ...
Mar 31, 2026
Egg Prices Plunge 57%—But Experts Warn a New Bird Flu Surge Could Strike Anytime
Photo courtesy of the American Egg Board. Egg prices have fallen sharply in early 2026 as poultry production rebounds from last year's bird flu-driven disruptions, even as federal officials warn that ...
Mar 31, 2026
Purdue Ag Week to Take Over Campus: Free Food, Futuristic Tech & a Mission to Feed the World
Purdue students celebrate “Purdue Ag Week” with Purdue Pete! Photo courtesy of Purdue Ag Week Task Force. At Purdue University, students are preparing to transform a central stretch of cam...
Mar 31, 2026
Less Corn, More Soybean Acres: USDA Report Highlights Changing Crop Trends for 2026
Shelby County farmer Martin Eberhart plants soybeans near Marietta, Indiana. Photo: C.J. Miller / Hoosier Ag Today. USDA released two huge reports on Tuesday: The Quarterly Stocks Report and the Plant...
Mar 31, 2026
Early-Planted Soybeans Are Booming—The Weed Control Strategy That Could Make or Break Yields
Dr. Eric Scherder, Crop Protection Technical Lead with Corteva Agriscience. Photo: C.J. Miller / Hoosier Ag Today. Soybean growers are racing the calendar this spring, planting earlier than ever in a ...
Mar 30, 2026
Ag Retailers Applaud EPA Action on DEF Systems
The Agricultural Retailers Association welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's action to address diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failures. The ARA called it a timely step to support farmers a...
Mar 30, 2026
U.S. Hog Inventory Up Slightly in February
As of March 1, there were 74.3 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from March 2025 but down one percent from December 1, 2025. That's according to the recent USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs ...
Mar 30, 2026
New Biofuel Rules Could Strengthen Corn Demand Across Midwest
The Trump administration is rolling out what it calls a major boost for America's biofuels industry, announcing the highest-ever Renewable Fuel Standard obligations for 2026 and 2027. "Today, I'm also...
Mar 30, 2026
No Joke on April 1: Indiana’s New Gas Tax Increase Comes as Iran Conflict Triggers Surge in Fuel Prices
Photo: Adobe Stock. Indiana drivers are set to face even higher costs at the pump beginning on Wednesday, April 1-as a scheduled increase in the state's gasoline sales tax collides with a broader surg...
Mar 29, 2026
Trump Unveils Sweeping EPA Changes to Boost Farmers—Expanding Biofuel Demand and Cutting Equipment Burdens
President Trump speaking at the “Celebration of Agriculture” event hosted at the White House on Friday, March 27, 2026. At a White House event celebrating American agriculture, President T...
Mar 27, 2026
