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U.S. beef gains expanded access to Saudi Arabia

U.S. beef gains expanded access to Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority recently announced that participation in the Export Verification (EV) Program will no longer be required for U.S. beef exports to Saudi Arabia. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said this change, now fully implemented, removes a significant barrier for U.S. beef in a rapidly growing foodservice market. Removing the EV Program requirement, which had been in place since 2015, significantly expands the percentage of U.S. beef...

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USDA sets April loan rates as farmers weigh borrowing costs

USDA sets April loan rates as farmers weigh borrowing costs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced updated loan interest rates for April, offering a key benchmark for producers making financing decisions ahead of the planting season. Operating loans are set at 4.75%, while farm ownership loans will carry a 5.75%...

Know your number now on SCN

Know your number now on SCN

Even with BASF’s new Nemasphere soybean technology still targeted for a future launch, company officials say growers should already be taking steps to understand how much soybean cyst nematode may be costing them in today’s fields. Justin Moritz, BASF trait technology...

Corteva excited for farmers to use Forcivo fungicide in 2026

Corteva excited for farmers to use Forcivo fungicide in 2026

Last year’s crop season was defined by one major factor: late-season disease pressure. And while Southern Rust is not projected to be as big of an issue this year, farmers will always have to deal with other fungal diseases like frogeye leaf spot and tar spot. Madison...

A shift in weather conditions for April

A shift in weather conditions for April

Spring weather is always tricky for growers. On the one hand, after a dry winter, spring showers are needed to help replenish soil moisture. But on the other hand, too much moisture can disrupt field work and planting for farmers. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a...

Secretary Naig highlights E15 savings in annual Iowa fuel report

Secretary Naig highlights E15 savings in annual Iowa fuel report

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today highlighted the significant savings Iowa drivers are seeing from choosing E15 at the gas pump following the release of the 2025 Retailers Fuel Gallons Annual Report by the Iowa Department of Revenue. “In 2025 alone, E15...

Pork producers encouraged to start a Secure Pork Supply Plan

Pork producers encouraged to start a Secure Pork Supply Plan

The Secure Pork Supply Plan, or SPS, allows producers to voluntarily create an enhanced biosecurity and continuity plan, tailored to their operation. Dr. Meredith Peterson, director of swine health with the National Pork Board, says the recently reviewed SPS provides...

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Know your number now on SCN

Know your number now on SCN

Even with BASF’s new Nemasphere soybean technology still targeted for a future launch, company officials say growers should already be taking steps to understand how much soybean cyst nematode may be costing them in today’s fields. Justin Moritz, BASF trait technology...