Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)

USDA to Relocate Key FAS Functions in Reorganization
USDA announced Wednesday it will reorganize its Foreign Agricultural Service, shifting key operations closer to the nation's agricultural regions while maintaining a smaller presence in Washington. Th...
USDA Communications Jun 21, 2026

Strong South American Corn Yields Threaten US Export Demand and Prices
Brazil's second corn crop of the year is being harvested now, and that crop can have a big impact on prices here in the U.S. "The safrinha corn is 8% harvested, led by the state of Mato Grosso at 11%,...
Eric Pfeiffer Jun 21, 2026

Tippy Valley’s Stookey Voted New Indiana FFA President as Convention Wraps
From left to right: Khloe Hinojosa, Jaylynn Goodwin, Garrett Schwering, Baron Riley, Jessie Frazee, Katie McClain, and Hayden Stookey. Photo: C.J. Miller/ Hoosier Ag Today It was a new venue this year...
Eric Pfeiffer Jun 18, 2026

Argos Ag Educator Lynette Markley Wins Indiana FFA’s Prestigious Golden Owl Award
Lynette Markley, ag educator at Argos High School and Indiana FFA advisor at Argos FFA in Marshall County, Indiana. Markley was the winner of the prestigious Golden Owl Award for Indiana Ag Educator o...
C.J. Miller Jun 18, 2026

97th Indiana FFA State Convention: Outstanding Students, Award-Winning Chapters and New Leaders Take the Stage
Fifth General Session This morning kicked off the final day of the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention located at The Arena at Innovation Mile. Chaired by Kaitlyn Maruszewski, members were recognized fo...
Sophia Shannon Jun 18, 2026

Ethanol-Powered John Deere Could Boost Corn Demand
John Deere is taking a bold step that could reshape the future of biofuels. The company has unveiled a prototype 8R tractor powered by E98 ethanol instead of diesel, giving farmers the opportunity to ...
Greg Allen Jun 18, 2026

Student Voices Lead Indiana FFA
The spotlight shifted from competitions to leadership Wednesday at the Indiana FFA Convention as student delegates gathered to elect the organization’s next generation of leaders. Representative...
Greg Allen Jun 17, 2026

Hoosier Ag Today Brings Trusted Farm Journalism to Indiana TV Screens via New Circle City Broadcasting Partnership
Hoosier Ag Today (HAT), Indiana's premier agricultural radio network and digital news source, today announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Circle City Broadcasting (CCB) to dramatically...
Hoosier Ag Today Jun 17, 2026

A Very Long Spring for Northeast Indiana Farmers
It has been another year of varying results planting crops just in the northeast quarter of Indiana, but it is complete now except for areas being replanted. Channel Seed sales agronomist Chris Brazel...
Andy Eubank Jun 17, 2026

97th Indiana FFA State Convention: State Champions Crowned Across Dozens of Events
Second General Session This morning continued the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville, Indiana. During the second general session chaired ...
Sophia Shannon Jun 17, 2026







