Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
USDA Introduces New $700M Regenerative Ag Pilot Program
USDA is rolling out a new $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program to help America's farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality, and boost long-term productivity, all while...
Dec 14, 2025
LaPorte County Farmer Denise Scarborough Re-elected as ISA Chair
Members of the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s board of directors and elected committee leaders for 2026. Photo provided by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Denise Scarborough, a farmer from LaPorte Cou...
Dec 13, 2025
Corn, Soy Farmers Plan Ahead for Weed Threats
Farmers across the Midwest are already looking ahead to spring, and corn and soybean growers say now is the time to get serious about weed control. With input costs still high and margins tight, agron...
Dec 12, 2025
SAF Coalition Applauds Securing America’s Fuels Act
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition's Executive Director Allison Graab, applauded the introduction of the "Securing America's Fuels Act" in the U.S. House. The SAF Act restores the full value of t...
Dec 11, 2025
How Will Food Prices Affect Holiday Meals in 2025?
The holidays bring large increases in food spending for both food at home and food away from home. Consumers' decisions during this season can have important implications for farmers and ranchers. Far...
Dec 11, 2025
NCGA Tackles E15 and High Inputs
The nation's corn growers continue to lobby in Washington for a year-round solution to E15 or Unleaded 88 availability at gas stations across the country. The 1st Vice President of National Corn Growe...
Dec 11, 2025
The Healthy Future of Indiana Farming
Indiana agriculture is looking toward a future where farms aren't just feeding people-they're actively improving human health. And leaders across the state say two big ideas are shaping that fu...
Dec 11, 2025
‘A Good Investment in Myself’: Farmers Reflect on the Impact of Indiana’s Ag Leadership Program
The premier ag leadership program in Indiana is accepting applications for their next class. A scholarship for full-time farmers is available through the Indiana corn and soybean checkoff programs. Ap...
Dec 10, 2025
Indiana FFA Receives $750K Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Expand its Leadership Center
Indiana FFA hosted the 2025 Retired Ag Teachers Christmas Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center near Trafalgar. Joining the luncheon guests are the Indiana FFA ...
Dec 10, 2025
Organic Trade Association Reacts to Organic Investment Legislation
The Organic Trade Association applauded the introduction of the Domestic Organic Investment Act in the House and Senate. The bill makes essential improvements to expand U.S. farmers' and manufacturers...
Dec 10, 2025
