Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
Farm Leaders Warn: Prolonged Farm Bill Battle Could Undermine Rural Economy
U.S. farm groups are urging Congress to move quickly on a new Farm Bill, warning that continued delays could increase uncertainty for producers heading into the 2026 growing season. Commodity organiza...
Feb 24, 2026
National FFA Week: How Your Donation on ‘Give FFA Day’ Shapes the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
National FFA Secretary Lilly Nyland, who is from Holland, Michigan and a previous Michigan FFA State Secretary. Photo courtesy of the National FFA Organization. All this week is National FFA Week-whic...
Feb 24, 2026
Be Heart Smart: Small Changes, Big Benefits
A program from Purdue Extension is helping Hoosiers take small steps toward a healthier heart. "Be Heart Smart" is an educational program designed to teach people how everyday choices can lower their ...
Feb 24, 2026
Rollins Rallies Farmers at Ag Outlook Forum Amid Mounting Economic Pressure
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spoke at last week's Ag Outlook Forum, describing a farm economy that continues to face significant headwinds. She emphasized agriculture's recent gains despi...
Feb 23, 2026
From Legacy to Longevity: Angie Abbott Discusses the Future of Purdue Extension
With Angie Abbott stepping into her role as Associate Dean and Director of Purdue Extension, what exciting opportunities and new directions lie ahead for the organization? "Certainly, we’ve been...
Feb 23, 2026
April 17 Deadline: Farmers May Enroll Now to Claim USDA’s $11B Bridge Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, making $11 billion in one-time bridge payments available to row crop produc...
Feb 23, 2026
Tariff Authority Ruling Could Impact U.S. Agriculture
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the president does not have the authority to impose tariffs on imported goods using emergency powers. In a 6-3 decision, the justices said the International Emergency ...
Feb 23, 2026
Gov. Braun Pushes Permanent Year-Round E-15, Seeks Boost for Indiana’s Corn and Ethanol Producers
Indiana Governor Mike Braun. Photo: C.J. Miller / Hoosier Ag Today. There's been a major push by corn producers and the ethanol industry to make the year-round sale of E-15 permanent. That push also h...
Feb 22, 2026
Purdue at the Forefront: $400K Grant Advances AI Robotics to Tackle Apple Orchard Diseases
Photo courtesy of Inside INdiana Business. An international group led by Purdue University has recently been awarded a $400,000 grant from The National Science Foundation to further development of an ...
Feb 22, 2026
Ag Leaders React as Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: ‘Farmers Can’t Afford More Uncertainty’
President Trump’s photo hangs on a banner at the front entrance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Administration Building, also known as the Jamie L. Whitten Building, in Washington, D.C. Th...
Feb 20, 2026
