Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
Trump Administration Expands Path for Dairy Farms to Access H-2A Workers
The Trump administration on Wednesday clarified that dairy operations may qualify to hire foreign workers through the federal H-2A visa program under certain circumstances, a move welcomed by agricult...
Jun 17, 2026
Community Impact: Indiana FFA’s ‘Living to Serve’ Motto Takes Center Stage During State Convention
Indiana FFA members pack meals for Hoosier families in need during the Community Service project at Hamilton Southeastern High School on Monday, June 15. The project helped kick off the 97th Indiana F...
Jun 16, 2026
97th Indiana FFA State Convention: Top Chapters, Sponsors, and Leaders Celebrated on Opening Night
The Indiana FFA State Officers for 2025-26. From left-to-right: Sentinel: Jesus Santana, Reporter: Jenna Lawler, Treasurer: Lily Sloan, Southern Region VP: Calvin Myers, Northern Region VP: Erianna Ve...
Jun 16, 2026
Your Chance to Shape Federal Farm Programs: USDA Seeks County Committee Candidates Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations from farmers and ranchers interested in helping oversee the local administration of federal farm programs, opening the annual election process...
Jun 16, 2026
POET Expansion Creates New Opportunities for Indiana Corn
The future of renewable fuels is getting a major boost in central Indiana. POET celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its Shelbyville bioprocessing facility Tuesday, marking ano...
Jun 16, 2026
State Convention Spotlight: Indiana FFA Members Present Months of Research to Ag’s Toughest Issues
Lyla Susong (left), a sophomore with Lebanon FFA, and Jada Sweatt (right), a freshman with Lebanon FFA, competed this week in the Agricultural Issues Leadership Development Event (LDE) at Hamilton Sou...
Jun 15, 2026
Know Your Number: New Tool Helps Farmers Find Breakeven Prices
With tighter profit margins putting more pressure on the farm balance sheet, knowing your exact cost of production has never been more important. That’s why a new Indiana Cost of Production Calc...
Jun 15, 2026
Indiana’s Sheep Industry Gets a Major Boost With New Purdue-Led Flock Exchange Program
The Indiana Flock Exchange program will share with producers about current sheep health issues in Indiana. Photo: Tom Campbell / Purdue Agricultural Communications. Purdue University and the Indiana s...
Jun 15, 2026
New World Screwworm Cases Rise in Texas as Officials Expand Quarantines and Training Efforts
Closeup of three New World screwworm larvae (maggots). Photo by Sohath Yusseff-Vanegas, USDA Agricultural Research Service. A growing outbreak of New World screwworm in Texas has prompted state and fe...
Jun 15, 2026
Report: US Tractor Sales Down Nearly 22%, Combine Sales Drop 56% in May
U.S. farmers continued to pull back on equipment purchases in May as low commodity prices, tight margins and ongoing uncertainty in agricultural markets weighed on spending decisions, according to new...
Jun 14, 2026
