Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)
Phosphate, Potash Added to Critical Minerals List
The United States Geological Survey has added both phosphate and potash to the federal list of minerals considered critical to national security and economic stability. The decision, published Thursda...
Nov 09, 2025
Indiana Farm Bureau Awards Grants to 4-H, FFA Programs
Indiana 4-H and FFA programs have received funding from Indiana Farm Bureau through the annual Ag Literacy Challenge Grant program. Twelve grants were awarded to Indiana FFA chapters or 4-H clubs seek...
Nov 09, 2025
The Passion of Purdue Ag Ambassadors to Represent and Recruit
Encouraging high school students from around the country to consider Purdue University's College of Agriculture is the goal of the Purdue Ag Ambassadors. They’re student volunteers who represent...
Nov 07, 2025
Whole Milk in Schools Could Give Dairy Farmers a Boost
Lawmakers and farm groups are rallying behind the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would allow schools to serve whole and 2% milk once again. Supporters say the move isn't just about taste - it'...
Nov 07, 2025
Rollins ‘Excited’ to Bring USDA Regional Hub to Indianapolis
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaking to Indiana corn and soybean producers at Everett Farm and Seed LLC in Boone County on Oct. 30, 2025. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agricul...
Nov 06, 2025
Report: Job Market Remains Strong for Agriculture Graduates
Amie Osborn, VP, commercial and ag lender at First Farmers Bank & Trust, at the Purdue College of Agriculture Career Fair in October 2025. Photo: Eric Pfeiffer / Hoosier Ag Today. The job market f...
Nov 06, 2025
More than 202,000 Birds Across 18 Commercial Farms Hit with Bird Flu Since October 9
Since October 9, state health officials have reported that 18 commercial poultry farms in northern Indiana with a total of 202,897 birds have been impacted by the virus known as bird flu. All of the c...
Nov 06, 2025
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Nominee Glen Smith Testifies at Senate Confirmation Hearing
Glen Smith, President Trump’s nominee for USDA Rural Development Under Secretary. Photo courtesy of the Senate Agriculture Committee. President Trump's nominee for USDA Rural Development Underse...
Nov 06, 2025
Grain Markets Guided by Private Estimates Until USDA Reports Return
USDA announced late last week that they will release several important reports this month despite the lingering government shutdown. Their Crop Production and WASDE reports will be released on Friday,...
Nov 05, 2025
Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court had tough questions for the Trump administration about the legality of tariffs imposed on almost every U.S. trading partner by President Trump. The Guardian said the justices be...
Nov 05, 2025
