Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
Rollins Unveils ‘One Farmer, One File’: USDA’s Initiative to Streamline Tech Services to Better Support Farmers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses the media during a press conference at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo: C.J. Miller / Hoosier Ag Today. During her r...
Mar 01, 2026
Ethanol Output Drops, Inventories Hit One-Month High
The Energy Information Administration said U.S. ethanol output was down modestly during the week ending on February 20, while ethanol inventories rose to the highest level in a month. Production fell ...
Feb 26, 2026
USDA Relocation Plans Moving Forward
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the imminent disposal of USDA's South Building and Braddock Place, designed to reduce the real estate footprint of the U.S. Government in the National Capital Reg...
Feb 26, 2026
Tariff Whiplash: ASA President Metzger Addresses Trade Concerns Impacting US Soybean Producers
At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, ag leaders aren't mincing words about the pressure bearing down on America's grain producers. Soybean farmers are still digging out from the bruising trade war wit...
Feb 26, 2026
Turkey Exports Drive Demand for Indiana Corn and Soybeans
Farbest Foods in Jasper, Indiana, has expanded its global reach thanks to a strong international partnership. With support from the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council, also known as USAPEEC, and India...
Feb 26, 2026
Farm Bill Draft Sparks Applause: The Fertilizer Institute Backs Science-Driven Boost for U.S. Agriculture
The Fertilizer Institute voiced strong support for key conservation, innovation, and nutrient stewardship provisions included in the House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill proposal. The organization ...
Feb 25, 2026
Beef and Select Fertilizers Spared as Sweeping U.S. Tariffs Begin Tuesday
A new ten percent U.S. tariff on goods from around the world took effect on Tuesday. Reports say a list of tariff exemptions included beef, some fertilizers, and metals like steel and aluminum that ar...
Feb 25, 2026
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Sparks Concerns: Can US Soybeans Weather the Storm?
At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, grain leaders are expressing concerns over the Supreme Court's recent tariff ruling, warning that unpredictable trade policy could rattle exports. Mike Steenhoek, ...
Feb 25, 2026
Inside the Farmer-Led Powerhouse: Commodity Classic 2026
DuBois County farmer J.R. Roesner, who also serves as a member of the National Corn Growers Association’s National Corn Board, talks with Hoosier Ag Today during Commodity Classic in San Antonio...
Feb 25, 2026
Your Voice Matters: USDA Seeks Farmer Input to Modernize Crop and Livestock Data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking farmers and ranchers to help improve how federal crop and livestock data are collected, saying accurate reports are essential to fair and orderly markets. ...
Feb 24, 2026
