Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
FFA SpeakAg Pioneers Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
SpeakAg Pioneers, (left to right) Lauren Argotte, Kolton Stolba, Cameron Addington, and Chloe Zittergruen in Washington, D.C. for National Ag Day 2026. National FFA's SpeakAg Pioneers from across the ...
Apr 02, 2026
Top of the Field: Purdue Agriculture #3 in US, #6 Globally in 2026 Rankings
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has once again secured a place among the world's top academic programs, ranking third in the United States and sixth globally in the 2026 QS World Univ...
Apr 02, 2026
From Birth to Butcher: ‘Product of USA’ Labels Require Entirely Domestic Production
Bruce Springsteen's popular 1984 hit "Born in the USA" would not be good enough for USDA's new "Product of USA" label. Mr. Springsteen would have to change the title to "Born, Raised, Harvested, and P...
Apr 01, 2026
The Impacts of Rising Energy Prices on Farmers and Ranchers
A new surge in oil prices will hit farmers right in the bottom line. New estimates suggest a $90-per-barrel market, which could significantly raise production costs across the board. Kansas State Univ...
Apr 01, 2026
Indiana Farm Bureau Launches New Mentor Program for Youth Leadership Development
Applications open today for Indiana Farm Bureau's new program for youth leadership development called GenConnect that is set to kick off in June. This exclusive six-month program will pair ten high sc...
Apr 01, 2026
Simple Nutrition Steps Can Help Hoosiers Fight Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes continue to impact thousands of Hoosiers, but health experts say small changes in the kitchen can lead to big improvements. Nutrition plays a key role ...
Apr 01, 2026
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
