Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)

USDA's chief economist Justin Benavidez says farmers shouldn't expect much help from higher crop prices in 2026. "We see a dime increase in price per bushel for corn, beans, and wheat." Speaking at th...

Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-4th District). Photo: Eric Pfeiffer / Hoosier Ag Today. The long-awaited "Farm Bill 2.0" was introduced late last week, which is formally called the Farm, Food, and Nationa...

Photo courtesy of the White House. President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order invoking the Defense Production Act to safeguard the domestic manufacturing of elemental phosphorus and glyphosa...

The U.S. headquarters for Bayer in Whippany, New Jersey. Bayer and lawyers representing cancer patients announced this week that they have agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion settlement aimed at resolv...

Fertilizer industry experts are keeping a close eye on nitrogen prices as farmers prepare for spring planting. Throughout the winter months, prices for key nitrogen sources have remained a major topic...

Photo courtesy of Farm Credit Mid-America. Farming is risky business, as producers face many different kinds of challenges. That's why Indiana farmers may want to consider a customized risk management...

The USDA announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations of poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. The agency said these updates reflect years of data ...

Congress could soon take up not only a new farm bill, but also long-awaited farm labor legislation aimed at addressing one of agriculture's most persistent challenges. Farm groups say the labor shorta...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed at a commercial poultry operation in central Indiana, near Indianapolis. The Indiana State Board of Animal Heal...

Photo courtesy of CROPLAN Seed. Maximizing profitability is the name of the game for corn and soybean growers-and the best place to start is with your seed brand. "Our focus is getting the maximum ret...