Wednesday September 03 Ag News - Weekly Crop Progress Report - HHD activities - Corn/Soy Crush Stats - Ethanol use on the farm - and more!

Nebraska Crop Progress & Condition Report

Topsoil Moisture 11% surplus, 69% adequate, 16% short, 4% very short 
Subsoil Moisture 8% surplus, 64% adequate, 23% short, 5% very short 

Corn Dough 88% - 81% LW - 94% 5YA
Corn Dent 59% - 49% LW - 70% 5YA 
Corn Mature 13% - 6% LW - 15% 5YA
Corn Condition 27% excellent, 49% good, 19% fair, 4% poor, 1% very poor 

Soybean Setting pods 92% - 89% LW - 98% 5YA 
Soybeans Dropping Leaves - 5% - 17% 5YA
Soybean Condition 21% excellent, 53% good, 22% fair, 2% poor, 1% very poor 

Pasture Condition 08% excellent, 37% good, 36% fair, 15% poor, 4% very poor 



Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report

With only spotty precipitation, Iowa farmers had 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 31, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting and baling hay.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 9 percent short, 78 percent adequate and 12 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 79 percent adequate and 13 percent surplus.

Corn in the dough stage or beyond reached 92 percent this week. Sixty-three percent of the corn crop reached the dent stage or beyond, 2 days ahead of last year, but 2 days behind the five-year average. Nine percent of corn has matured. Corn condition rated 1 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 13 percent fair, 58 percent good and 26 percent excellent. 

Soybeans setting pods reached 95 percent. Soybeans coloring or beyond reached 19 percent, 1 day ahead of last year, but 1 day behind average. There were scattered reports of soybeans dropping leaves. Soybean condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 19 percent fair, 58 percent good and 19 percent excellent. 

Oat harvest was virtually complete.

The third cutting of alfalfa hay reached 87 percent complete. 

Pasture condition rated 72 percent good to excellent.



USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report

Corn and soybean good-to-excellent condition ratings fell at the national level last week, according to USDA NASS's weekly Crop Progress report released on Tuesday. The report is normally released on Mondays but was delayed this week due to Labor Day.

CORN
-- Crop development: Corn in the dough stage was estimated at 90%, 1 percentage point ahead of last year's 89% but 1 percentage point behind the five-year average of 91%. Corn dented was estimated at 58%, equal to last year's pace but 2 percentage points behind the five-year average of 60%. Corn mature was pegged at 15%, 3 percentage points behind last year's 18% but 1 percentage point ahead of the five-year average of 14%.
-- Crop condition: NASS estimated that 69% of the crop was in good-to-excellent condition nationwide, down 2 points from the previous week. Nine percent of the crop was rated very poor to poor, up 1 point from the previous week but 3 points below 12% from last year. 

SOYBEANS
-- Crop development: Soybeans setting pods were estimated at 94%, 1 point ahead of last year's 93% and equal to the five-year average. Soybeans dropping leaves were pegged at 11%, 1 point behind last year's 12% and 1 point ahead of the five-year average of 10%.
-- Crop condition: NASS estimated that 65% of soybeans were in good-to-excellent condition, down 4 points from 69% the previous week and equal to the previous year. Ten percent of soybeans were rated very poor to poor, up 2 percentage points from the previous week and equal to the previous year. 

SPRING WHEAT
-- Harvest progress: Spring wheat harvest picked up speed last week, jumping ahead 19 percentage points to reach 72% complete as of Sunday. That was 5 percentage points ahead of last year's pace of 67% and 1 percentage point ahead the five-year average of 71%. 



Join the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association at Husker Harvest Days 2025

The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are set to welcome visitors to Grand Island, Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days, the world's largest totally irrigated working farm show September 9-11.

Building partnerships and adding value to products remains crucial in all segments of agriculture. Nebraska's corn, grain sorghum, soybean and wheat producers are partnering at one location with their exhibits during this year's Husker Harvest Days show.

Attendees can gather new information on the latest agricultural developments at the Ag Commodities Building on Main Street. The eight participating groups will discuss programmatic opportunities and the importance of agricultural trade within their commodities, highlighting how Nebraska commodities are locally grown, globally known.

The entities participating in the joint effort include the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA), Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board (NGSB), Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association (NeSPA), Nebraska Soybean Association (NSA), Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB), Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) and the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association (NWGA).

Representatives from NCB and NeCGA will be available throughout Husker Harvest Days to discuss key initiatives enhancing demand, adding value and ensuring sustainability for Nebraska's corn industry. Visitors can grab a cold can of Coca-Cola or Doritos, learn about Nebraska Corn's producer campaign and sign up or renew NeCGA membership to advocate for the state's corn industry.

"Events like Husker Harvest Days allow us to foster new relationships and strengthen existing ones," said Michael Dibbern, NeCGA president. "This is a prime opportunity to connect with members, leadership and staff on programs and projects benefiting farmers. We invite attendees to visit the commodities building and learn more about our initiatives."

NCB and NeCGA will be located in the Ag Commodities Building (lot 10) towards the east end of Main Street on the show grounds.



Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

Questions about trees, flood control, water quality or cost-share programs? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 9-11, 2025.

“This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with conservation agencies all in one place and learn more about cost-share programs that can benefit their operation and Nebraska’s natural resources,” said Martin Graff, president of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD).

Located in the Natural Resources Hub (39E), Nebraska’s NRDs are stationed with various organizations that offer conservation assistance, cost-share opportunities and producer programs. Attendees can visit with the Nebraska Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), Nebraska Department of Water, Environment and Energy, Strategic Ag Coalition, Rainwater Basin Joint Venture, Platte River Recovery Implementation Program, The Nature Conservancy, Producer Connect, and Central Platte NRD’s Native Prairie and Pollination Awareness Program.

The Nebraska Department of Water, Environment and Energy Water Well Standards Program will be on site to provide free water testing and screen for nitrates in minutes. Private well owners should bring a cup-size sample of water in a clean container.

In addition, the Natural Resources Districts will announce three individuals to be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame during a press conference at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, on the Hospitality Tent Stage (SE Quadrant, #33). These Hall of Fame inductees have made significant contributions to protect our state’s natural resources through the NRDs. Hall of Fame categories include: 
    Natural Resources District Board Member 
    Natural Resources District Employee 
    Natural Resources District Supporter

During the three-day event, Husker Harvest attendees also will receive a free blue spruce tree seedling from the NRD Conservation Tree Program. All 23 Nebraska NRDs administer tree planting programs to provide trees and shrubs for local landowners. Each district varies, but possible services include: planting, weed barrier installation or weed control, and drip irrigation. Free prairie grass seed will also be available as part of the Native Prairie and Pollinator Awareness Project.

For more information on the Conservation Tree Program and other conservation resources, visit www.nrdnet.org. 



PSC TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AT HUSKER HARVEST DAYS

The Nebraska Public Service (PSC) welcomes visitors to learn about the regulatory process in Nebraska and the services provided by the PSC during the 2025 Husker Harvest Days (HHDays) in Grand Island (Sept. 9-11).

Home to the world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show, HHDays affords the PSC the opportunity to reach the people it serves. At its booth, located in the West Diversified Industry Building (West D1), visitors will find Commissioners and staff providing information and engaging in conversation about the Commissions regulatory responsibilities.

“From ag and transportation to telecommunications and natural gas, the Commission plays a role in the lives of many Nebraskans on a daily basis,” said Commission Chair Tim Schram.

With harvest season getting underway, a focus at the PSC booth will be providing participants with needed information on Nebraska law when it comes to the selling, or storage of grain.

“Our rules and regulations are in place to protect both the seller and producer,” said Terri Fritz, Director PSC Grain Department. “So, for anyone working with a grain dealer, it is important to know if that the dealer is licensed by the PSC to do business in Nebraska.”

The 2025 HHDays runs Tuesday-through-Thursday, September 9-11, with booths opening at 8:00 a.m., each day. 

Commissioner Schram said, “We look forward to spending time with folks and sharing information about the Commission and its service to the public.”



Women Managing Farmland Forums Are Coming to Iowa

Women involved in agriculture are invited to attend one of four Women Managing Farmland Forums happening across Iowa this fall. These in-person events are open to all women landowners, farmers and agricultural decision-makers who want to build knowledge, share experiences and connect with others who care about the land.

Each forum features a full day of expert-led sessions on farmland leasing, conservation practices and farm transition planning, along with time for meaningful conversations and networking.

“These forums provide a welcoming and informative space for women to learn more about managing farmland and shaping its future,” said Madeline Schultz, program manager for Women in Ag with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “It’s also a great opportunity to connect with others who share your goals and challenges.”

Forum schedule and locations
    Sept. 15: Atlantic, Cass County Community Center
    Sept. 16: Madrid, Iowa Arboretum
    Sept. 17: Nashua, Borlaug Learning Center
    Sept. 18: Moravia, Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene

Event details
    Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Optional local tours from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.)
    Format: In-person forums featuring educational sessions, peer conversations and networking
    Who should attend: Women landowners, farmers and ag decision-makers
    Cost: $25 per registrant

Event organizers encourage those interested to bring a friend and take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired.

Visit the Women in Ag website and locate “Upcoming Events” to find a forum near you and register https://www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/.

This program is financially supported by a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Critical Agriculture Research and Education grant (2021-68008-34180) and a Farm Credit Services of America gift through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag program.



Iowa Corn I-LEAD Class 12 Selected for Participation  

Iowa Corn is proud to announce the members selected to participate in Class 12 of the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program, which focuses on increasing industry professionals’ knowledge and understanding of the corn industry. This reputable ag leadership program is a two-year intensive learning experience available through the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and the Iowa Corn Growers Association. 

I-LEAD Class 12 Members: 
    Adam Sibbel, Indigo  
    Amanda Fortman, Iowa Corn 
    Andrew Falco, Growth Energy 
    Blake Bayliss, Feed Energy Company 
    Brandon Kuhn, Midwest Growth Partners 
    Elizabeth McOllough, Gold-Eagle Cooperative 
    Heidi Mandt, Waukee Community School District 
    Jacob Burt, Bayer Crop Science 
    Jamin Manus, Innovative Ag Services 
    Jonathan Bladt, Office of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley 
    Kate Long, Farm Credit Services of America 
    Kent Hartwig, Gevo, Inc. 
    Kiersten Stover, Bayer Crop Science 
    Luke Nieuwendorp, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship 
    Marshall Dolch, Syngenta Crop Protection 
    Matthew Kilworth, Corteva Agriscience 
    Paula Ellis, Farmer, Donnellson, IA 
    Rebecca Frantz, Hertz Farm Management 
    Rob Ratchford, BankIowa 
    Ross Cady, Incite.ag 
    Ryan Schwyn, Homeview Agronomy 
    Sophie Bell, Farm Credit Services of America 
    Zackery Leist, Syngenta Crop Protection 
 
The I-LEAD class will meet ten times over the course of two years providing experience and training by Iowa Corn in areas such as leadership, effective communication, policy, advocacy and global agriculture. The program includes an experience in Washington D.C., a domestic agricultural learning mission and an international learning mission.   

 For more information on the program, visit www.iowacorn.org/ilead. 



Naig Issues Statement on Sen. Joni Ernst’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement after Sen. Joni Ernst announced that she will not seek re-election to the United States Senate:

“Sen. Ernst has been a tireless advocate for Iowa, and a strong voice for our farmers, rural communities, and all who call this state home. From expanding markets for biofuels to championing rural small businesses and fighting burdensome federal regulations, she has never stopped working to make sure Iowa’s values and priorities are heard in Washington.

While I’m sad to see her step away, I’m grateful for her service, her leadership, and her friendship, and I wish her the very best in her next chapter.”



NPPC Calls Proposed Farm Air Emissions Methodologies ‘Flawed’
 
In comments submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Pork Producers Council said the agency’s proposed methodologies – and the data on which they were developed – for estimating air emissions from livestock farms are “technically flawed.” NPPC urged EPA to reconsider its model and approach for determining emissions.
 
The pork industry in 2006 negotiated with EPA “air consent agreements” that absolved livestock producers from Clean Air Act emissions violations – because there were no standards for farms – in exchange for participating in a National Air Emissions Monitoring Study. Data on farm emissions, including ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, gathered during the study was transmitted to EPA in 2010 for developing estimating methodologies.
 
NPPC pointed out in its comments that the proposed methodologies and predictive models are inaccurate and mathematically unreliable. Further, they show that, despite 15 years of work on the data, EPA still does not understand livestock production. Farms, unlike emission source categories in other industries, are unique and do not fit “cookie cutter” modeling. No two farms or farmers are alike.
 
“The current draft models simply are not reliable for predicting emissions,” said NPPC, noting that the pork industry has changed significantly since the NAEMS data was gathered. “The current draft models are so technically flawed that their use by EPA would render any consequent regulatory decision or action legally fraught.” 
 
If adopted in their current form, EPA’s estimating methodologies and an accompanying webtool that calculates farm emissions – based on 20-year-old data – could cost the livestock industry billions of dollars in capital and annual expenditures, due to egregious mathematical flaws in the modeling. What’s worse, the model ignores the pork industry’s advances over the last two decades, including improved livestock genetics, targeted nutrition, and the design and management of farms – all of which have greatly reduced the industry’s footprint. 
 
There are significant costs associated with determining farm emissions, applying for a CAA permit, and implementing mitigation and compliance strategies to address emissions that, for the most part, quickly dissipate, said NPPC. 



Corn Growers Fuel Ethanol Innovation in Ag Equipment

Corn growers’ checkoff dollars are driving new research that could open major markets for ethanol in the equipment farmers use every day. Support from National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state corn grower associations has allowed Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on a cutting-edge Department of Energy (DOE) project, despite federal funding delays.

Project Overview
The three-year effort, titled Development and Demonstration of a Low GHG Emissions Hybrid Power Module for Off-Road Vehicles, will develop and test hybrid ag vehicles powered by ethanol and ethanol-gasoline blends like E85 and E98. The work will culminate in the demonstration of a hybrid sprayer designed to reduce total cost of ownership by more than 10% while increasing functionality and lowering greenhouse gas emissions compared to today’s diesel machines.

Progress on the Ground
Even as DOE funding remains on hold under administrative review, Deere and Clemson are already advancing. Deere has shipped a 6.8L engine—identical to those used in tractors and sprayers—to Clemson, where it has been installed on a dynamometer. Researchers have baselined the engine on diesel combustion and are preparing for first fired operation on ethanol in the next few months. Additionally, modeling ethanol combustion through advanced computer simulations is ongoing in parallel.

Thanks to corn grower contributions, Clemson was able to build out the vital subsystems—oil, coolant, fuel, intake, and exhaust—that make this Deere engine a dedicated ethanol research platform.

What It Means for Farmers
This project signals a future where ethanol isn’t just blended into fuel but powers the very machines that plant, spray and harvest crops. By proving ethanol’s value in off-road applications, corn growers are helping create:
    New demand for corn through expanded ethanol markets.
    Lower operating costs for farmers via hybrid technology.
    Cleaner, U.S.-grown fuel powering equipment in the field

Research is slated to begin this Fall. NCGA will continue to provide updates as it progresses.



Fats and Oils: Oilseed Crushings, Production, Consumption and Stocks

Soybeans crushed for crude oil was 6.14 million tons (205 million bushels) in July 2025, compared with 5.91 million tons (197 million bushels) in June 2025 and 5.80 million tons (193 million bushels) in July 2024. Crude oil produced was 2.43 billion pounds, up 4 percent from June 2025 and up 6 percent from July 2024. Soybean once refined oil production at 1.83 billion pounds during July 2025 increased 2 percent from June 2025 but decreased 3 percent from July 2024.

Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production
Total corn consumed for alcohol and other uses was 506 million bushels in July 2025. Total corn consumption was up 2 percent from June 2025 but down 6 percent from July 2024. July 2025 usage included 92.2 percent for alcohol and 7.8 percent for other purposes. Corn consumed for beverage alcohol totaled 2.78 million bushels, down 9 percent from June 2025 and down 40 percent from July 2024. Corn for fuel alcohol, at 456 million bushels, was up 2 percent from June 2025 but down 6 percent from July 2024. Corn consumed in July 2025 for dry milling fuel production and wet milling fuel production was 91.9 percent and 8.1 percent, respectively.

Dry mill co-product production of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) was 1.86 million tons during July 2025, down 1 percent from June 2025 and down 7 percent from July 2024. Distillers wet grains (DWG) 65 percent or more moisture was 1.19 million tons in July 2025, down 2 percent from June 2025 and down 3 percent from July 2024.

Wet mill corn gluten feed production was 255,752 tons during July 2025, up 2 percent from June 2025 but down 13 percent from July 2024. Wet corn gluten feed 40 to 60 percent moisture was 191,347 tons in July 2025, up 2 percent from June 2025 but down 9 percent from July 2024.

2024 Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production
As part of the Current Agricultural Industrial Reports (CAIR) program, the 2024 Annual Summary of the Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production contains data and annual totals for January through December 2024.

Total corn consumed for alcohol for 2024 was 5.65 billion bushels, up 4 percent from 2023. Corn for beverage alcohol in 2024 totaled 47.4 million bushels, down 25 percent from 2023. Corn for fuel alcohol was 5.52 billion bushels in 2024, up 4 percent from 2023.

Dry mill co-product production of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) was 22.5 million tons during 2024, up 7 percent from 2023. Distillers wet grains (DWG) 65 percent or more moisture was 14.7 million tons in 2024, down 6 percent from 2023. Distillers dried grain (DDG) was 4.54 million tons in 2024, down 2 percent from 2023.

Wet mill corn gluten feed production was 3.16 million tons during 2024, up less than 1 percent from 2023. Wet corn gluten feed 40 to 60 percent moisture was 2.43 million tons, up 1 percent from 2023.

Dry and wet mill carbon dioxide captured was 2.75 million tons in 2024, up 8 percent from 2023.



Farmer sentiment weakens as producer confidence in future wanes

Farmer sentiment dipped for the third straight month in August, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index falling 10 points to 125. Producers expressed markedly less optimism about the future, as reflected in the Index of Future Expectations, which fell 16 points to 123. This marks the lowest reading for the future index since last September. Producers’ perspective on current conditions changed little this month, as the Current Conditions Index rose 2 points from July to 129. Sentiment differed widely among producers according to whether their operations focused mainly on crops or livestock. Crop producers responded with much less optimism than their livestock counterparts, reflecting the profitability disparity between the two enterprises.

Beef cattle operations in particular are experiencing record profitability as the smallest cattle inventory since 1951 has pushed cattle prices to record levels. This stands in sharp contrast to returns for crop production, which have weakened in 2025. The August barometer survey took place from Aug. 11-15, 2025.

Farmers again reported weak financial expectations for their farms in the coming year. As in July, the Farm Financial Performance Index remained below 100. The reading of 91 barely changed from July’s index value. Crop prices that stand below the cost of production for many farms help explain why more farmers expect weaker incomes for the coming year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its August Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports during the week the August survey was conducted. The USDA forecasted a 2025-26 season average corn price of $3.90 per bushel and a soybean price of $10.10 per bushel. Both estimates fall well below estimated break-even levels for U.S. farmers. Despite the weak income outlook, the Farm Capital Investment Index improved 8 points from July to 61. Livestock producers had a notably more optimistic outlook in August than crop producers, which helped push the index higher.

The Short-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index reading of 112 dropped 3 points from July, continuing a three-month trend. Even so, the index remains above 100. This indicates that more farmers still expect rising values in the coming year than those who consider declining values as more likely. This perspective is similarly held by three-fourths of crop producers, who said in the August survey that they expect farmland cash rental rates in 2026 to remain unchanged from 2025. Only 12% of respondents said they expect lower rates next year. 

Every January, the Ag Economy Barometer survey includes two questions about farmers’ expectations about the size of their farm’s operating loan for the coming year and the reasons for a change in operating loan size. Given the concerns about weak farm income in 2025, the two questions about operating loans were added to the August barometer survey. Twenty-two percent of August’s respondents said they expect their 2026 operating loan to be larger than in 2025. This was up from January, when 18% of respondents said they expected their 2025 loan size to increase compared to 2024.

A follow-up question to farmers who said they expected their operating loan size to increase asked for the reason behind the larger loan. Twenty-three percent of those farmers in the August survey said it was because they expected to carry over the unpaid operating debt from 2025 to 2026. The responses to these questions suggest that farmers’ financial stress increased from January to August. Financial stress appears to be noticeably higher than it was in January 2023, when only 5% of farmers with larger operating loans attributed that to the need to carry over unpaid operating debt. That number rose to 17% in January 2024 — still lower than this year.

“In sum, the August Ag Economy Barometer survey results show that U.S. farmers generally expect their financial performance for the coming year to drop from the previous year,” said Michael Langemeier, the barometer’s principal investigator and director of Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “Despite a weakening Short-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index in August, more farmers still expect farmland values to rise rather than to weaken. Lastly, the percentage of farmers citing expectations for rising operating debt because of unpaid operating debt carrying over from the previous year could signal increasing farm financial stress in production agriculture.”



USDA Announces September 2025 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for September 2025, which are effective Sept. 1, 2025. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.       
       
Operating, Ownership and Emergency Loans       
FSA offers farm operating, ownership and emergency loans with favorable interest rates and terms to help eligible agricultural producers obtain financing needed to start, expand or maintain a family agricultural operation.      

Interest rates for Operating and Ownership loans for September 2025 are as follows:       
     Farm Operating Loans (Direct): 4.875%  
     Farm Ownership Loans (Direct): 5.875%  
     Farm Ownership Loans (Direct, Joint Financing): 3.875%  
     Farm Ownership Loans (Down Payment): 1.875% 
     Emergency Loan (Amount of Actual Loss): 3.750%    

FSA also offers guaranteed loans through commercial lenders at rates set by those lenders. To access an interactive online, step-by-step guide through the farm loan process, visit the Loan Assistance Tool on farmers.gov.        

Commodity and Storage Facility Loans      
Additionally, FSA provides low-interest financing to producers to build or upgrade on-farm storage facilities and purchase handling equipment and loans that provide interim financing to help producers meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are low.  Funds for these loans are provided through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) and are administered by FSA.   

Commodity Loans(less than one year disbursed): 5.000%       
     Farm Storage Facility Loans:  
    Three-year loan terms: 3.750%  
    Five-year loan terms: 3.875%  
    Seven-year loan terms: 4.000%  
    Ten-year loan terms: 4.375% 
    Twelve-year loan terms: 4.500%  
    Sugar Storage Facility Loans (15 years): 4.750%         

More Information
To learn more about FSA programs, producers can contact theirlocal USDA Service Center. 



Loveland Products Launches Extract® XC to Advance Residue and Nutrient Management Efficiency

Loveland Products, Inc., today announced the launch of Extract® XC, a next-generation product of its trusted Extract Powered by Accomplish® (Extract PBA). In a new concentrated formulation, Extract XC helps farmers release more nitrogen and sulfur from crop residue, using half the product per acre compared to previous versions. Easier handling and proven results make it simple to integrate residue management into fall and spring fertility programs.

“Farmers are always looking for ways to get more out of every dollar they invest,” said Ron Calhoun, Senior Manager, Plant Nutrition, for Loveland Products. “With Extract XC, they can get more nutrients working for their next crop while handling fewer jugs and making fewer passes.  It’s about making fall fertility simpler, more efficient, and more profitable.”

Turning Residue into Available Nutrients
When crop residue ties up nitrogen and sulfur, it can limit fertilizer efficiency, early crop growth and yield potential. Extract XC addresses this challenge by combining microbial-derived biochemistry with ammonium thiosulfate (ATS) to accelerate residue breakdown, balance the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, and release nutrients in a plant-available form, even under cool conditions.

Extract XC Agronomic Benefits
    Maximizes nutrient release from crop residues and soil
    Extends nutrient availability later into the season
    Supports easier spring planting and even crop emergence
    Optimizes yield potential for the following crop

Easy Integration into Fall Fertilizer Programs
Designed for flexibility, Extract XC can be applied with fall burndown or liquid fertilizer and is compatible with herbicides such as glyphosate. This enables farmers to enhance nutrient availability without requiring additional field passes, thereby saving time and labor.

Stronger ROI for Growers
By increasing nutrient use efficiency, Extract XC enhances uptake of both residue-released nutrients and applied fertilizer. This supports higher yield potential while lowering input cost. In addition, the product promotes nutrient cycling and soil health which can contribute to long-term productivity and deliver better results for growers.

As growers prepare fall fertility plans. Extract XC offers a practical way to get more from every acre by putting residue nutrients back to work for the next crop.