Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
‘They’re Blocking Us’: NCGA President Accuses Oil Giants of Undermining Ethanol Expansion
Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Photo courtesy of NCGA. The head of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is sharpening his criticism of several oil compan...
Apr 25, 2026
Planting Weather Forecast: Rapid Dry-Down Now, But Rain and Chill Are Lurking Ahead
A dry weekend is settling in over the Great Lakes region. We are going to be seeing sunshine for most of the weekend over all of Indiana and Michigan. Temperatures are settling into being a little bit...
Apr 24, 2026
Hidden Trade-Offs: The Science Behind When to Terminate Cover Crops for Maximum Returns
Cereal rye used as cover crops on a no-till corn field. As Midwest farmers prepare for another growing season, a familiar question is resurfacing across the Corn Belt: when is the right time to termin...
Apr 24, 2026
Indiana 4-H Judging Showcases Hard Work and Leadership Skills
Indiana 4-H members across the state are gearing up to put their hard work on display as project judging season is just around the corner. Through Indiana 4-H, young people showcase everything from li...
Apr 24, 2026
From Corn Fields to Fuel Tanks: Farm Bill Amendment Pushes Permanent Year-Round E15
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Growth Energy. An amendment to the Farm Bill that would allow permanent, year-round nationwide sales of E15 has recently been introduced...
Apr 24, 2026
Monsanto v. Durnell: Supreme Court Showdown Could Upend Roundup Lawsuits Nationwide
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Photo: Adobe Stock. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday in a closely watched case that could reshape pesticide litigation nationw...
Apr 23, 2026
Small Farms, Big Solutions: Purdue’s Summer Field Day Promises Impactful Insights for Producers
Moriah Bilenky, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Horticulture at Purdue, leads a demonstration at the Purdue Student Farm. Photo courtesy of Purdue Agricultural Communications / Joshua Clark. At a t...
Apr 23, 2026
Ag Secretary Rollins Teases ‘All-of-Government’ Plan to Crush Soaring Fertilizer Costs
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testifies before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Wednesday, April 22. Photo courtesy of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Trump administration ...
Apr 23, 2026
Planting Weather Forecast: Low Humidity, Sunshine, and Pleasant Temperatures
Low Humidity, Sunshine, and pleasant temperatures… That's according to Hoosier Ag Today Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's latest Beacon Credit Union Planting Weather Forecast. Martin says the go...
Apr 23, 2026
Nearly $400 Million Distributed to Indiana Farmers Through Farmer Bridge Assistance Program So Far
The application period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program closed last week. Indiana's USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director Steve Brown says a lot of applications were received and ...
Apr 22, 2026
