Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)

Farmers across the Midwest are taking a closer look at bio stimulants, a fast-growing tool in modern agriculture that promises stronger crops, better stress tolerance, and improved yields. But experts...

The push continues for passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Retailer Fuel Choice Act of 2025, which would allow for the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. This bill would increase corn demand, obvi...

Farmer sentiment strengthened in November as rising crop prices and improved export prospects pushed the Purdue University/CME Group's Ag Economy Barometer to 139, the highest level since June. Much o...

The U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council's 2025-2026 Corn Harvest Quality Report contained some good news about this year's large corn crop. The 15th annual survey showed that the 2025 U.S. corn crop i...

When farmers sell soybeans, a small, mandatory assessment-known as the soybean checkoff-is collected. And while it may seem minor, that investment fuels a massive engine of research, market developmen...

The Trump administration anticipates it will be ready to announce an aid package for American farmers within two-and-a-half weeks, as well as a deal on Chinese soybean purchases. Ag Secretary Brooke R...

Keystone Cooperative, Inc., an Indiana-based leader in agriculture and energy, announces 100% of member net profits are being returned directly to members through patronage. Keystone Cooperative will ...

Many farmers may be looking for tax advantages as we approach the end of 2025, but is a new tractor or equipment purchase the place to find it? "A lot of farmers justify that, especially at the end of...

Showing up at the Statehouse, inviting your legislators to the farm, and speaking out on policy issues are imperative to ensure farmers' interests are heard by government officials. However, getting c...

"Climate smart agriculture" was a term we heard a lot during the previous presidential administration. With each new administration, priorities obviously shift, but just because we don't hear buzz wor...