Category Archives: WBTU News (Imported)

America’s farmers continue to feel less optimistic about the future of the ag economy, according to the latest survey from Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. Farmer sen...

Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GH...

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins introduces USDA’s Rural Veterinary Action Plan on the campus of Mississippi State University. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ther...

The Trump administration will soon propose a new Clean Water Act rule that could eliminate federal protections for many wetlands across the U.S., according to an internal EPA presentation obtained by ...

There’s continued evidence that we may once again experience some low water conditions on the lower Mississippi River this fall. The prospects for restricted barge transportation this fall may c...

Soybean growers are facing increasing pressure to maximize yields amid unpredictable weather, pests, and tight margins. But a new solution is helping farmers stay one step ahead. According to Marc Hoo...

Graphic courtesy of the Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association. Six graduates of Purdue University's College of Agriculture are being honored with the Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award by the Pur...

"Leadership in Action" was the focus of AgriNovus Indiana's recent Quadrant event. They hosted a panel discussion with several leaders from ag businesses and academia as they offered their leadership ...

Glyphosate-based pesticides are farmers' number one tool to control weeds, keep yields high, and implement conservation practices that use less land and resources. But a lack of legislative certainty ...

USDA is considering aid for farmers for their 2025 crop. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden says they’re considering a "bridge" policy to help farmers facing low commodity prices. He ...