Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
Larger Wildfires in 2026 Fueled by Drought and Heat
AccuWeather is forecasting a slightly lower number of U.S. wildfires in 2026, but warns that those that ignite could be more intense and destructive. Experts say conditions such as drought, heat, wind...
Apr 22, 2026
Major Field Crop Acres Expected to Decline
U.S. farmland dedicated to major row crops is expected to decline modestly over the next decade, according to projections from the United States Department of Agriculture that are also known as baseli...
Apr 22, 2026
‘Game Changer’: USTR’s Julie Callahan Says Trump’s Tariffs Slashed US Ag Trade Deficit by $4.75B
Julie Callahan, Chief Agricultural Negotiator with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The Trump administration's sweeping tariff strategy is beginning to show measurable gains for Ame...
Apr 22, 2026
High-Flying Tech Under Watch: FAA Intensifies Oversight of Agricultural Drones Nationwide
A drone demonstration for high school students attending the Agbioscience Academy. Photo courtesy of Huntington University. The Federal Aviation Administration is stepping up enforcement of drone regu...
Apr 21, 2026
High-Speed Hope: Congress Passes Bill Promising Stronger Broadband for Rural Residents
Indiana Congresswoman Erin Houchin, who introduced the Rural Broadband Protection Act in the U.S. House. Photo courtesy of Rep. Erin Houchin. The House passed bipartisan legislation introduced in the ...
Apr 21, 2026
‘Over 200 Acres Planted Already’: Delaware County Farmer Jenna Scott Races Through Early Planting
Jenna Scott, who farms with her family near Gaston, north of Muncie, in Delaware County. Photo courtesy of the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Across Indiana, a split is emerging in the early days of the pl...
Apr 21, 2026
USDA Reports Progress Keeping Screwworm Out of U.S.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the federal government is making headway in keeping a dangerous livestock pest out of the country. Testifying before House Agriculture appropriators last...
Apr 21, 2026
Indiana Corn 14% Planted, Soybeans 19%
Monday's USDA Crop Progress report showed Indiana corn planting at 14% complete with soybeans 19% complete. This puts us well ahead of the 5-year averages of 3% for both corn and soybeans. A lo...
Apr 20, 2026
Pork Producers Descend on Washington, D.C.
More than 100 pork producers from across the country traveled to Capitol Hill to warn lawmakers about the economic strain caused by California Proposition 12. Backed by new retail and USDA data, produ...
Apr 20, 2026
U.S. to Use Tariff Funds to Offset High Fertilizer Prices
The Trump administration is preparing to direct tens of billions of dollars from tariffs and renegotiated trade deals toward strengthening domestic fertilizer production, according to Agriculture Secr...
Apr 20, 2026
