The Small Business Administration (SBA) will open a new guaranteed loan for up to $5 million through SBA's International Trade Loan (ITL) program on May 1. The loans will cover a range of agricultural businesses, including nearly every form of crop and livestock production.
Wildfires fueled by extreme drought have burned tens of thousands of acres across Nebraska. Three storm systems this week offer minimal relief for drought or fires.
We'll be watching for more active rainfall as showers begin to develop, while attention turns to fertilizer prices and farm safety. Markets are closed Friday for Good Friday holiday.
Attention Customers
IP Soybean Program Manger, Britt Hodgert, was on hand as Terry Hodgins took delivery of his brand new JD Gator on a bright, sunny morning at OEL. Terry was the lucky winner of the OEL Early Bird Draw in January.
The draw may be over, but you can still contract IP Soybeans for 2026 by calling OEL! ♦ OEL - Agronomy
OEL is ready to handle your input business for 2026! Talk to the staff at Centralia regarding your seed, fertilizer, and crop protection needs. Brian: (519) 274-4798 Britt: (519) 719-8122 Centralia Office: (519) 228-6687
Quote of the Day
"If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience and ability."
Wednesday we will see heavy snow across the Northern Plains and another round of severe weather across the Central and Southern Plains. » More DTN Weather Commentary
