This week on Market Journal we are celebrating the new year by looking back at some of our favorite stories from 2024.

Weather Hive: From crop inspections with quadracopters, to spraying with octocoptors, drones have been changing the game in agriculture over the last few years. Now, one company is looking to utilize drones to enhance weather profiling using tech they are calling Weather-Hive

Bee Bum: There is a buzz in the air near Beatrice NE, where you will find Bee Bum. Founded in 2014 by Kevin and Julie Monfelt, what began as a hobby has blossomed into a thriving business rooted in love for bees and a commitment to quality.

NFarms: Learn how this University of Nebraska-Lincoln initiative is set to pioneer innovative, digitized agricultural tools, strategies and collaborations.

NASA Research: NASA has been partnering with multiple academic institutions to better understand and promote climate sustainability. This partnership led NASA to the University of Nebraska’s Eastern Nebraska Research Extension and Education Center near Mead to further their study. Market Journal's Eric Hunt was on hand to learn all about the project.

White Mold: Winter is a good time to game plan for the upcoming growing season. White mold has been an increasing threat to soybean producers around the state in recent years. UNL plant pathologist Dylan Mangel stopped by our studio to discuss some options for getting ahead of this problematic pathogen before you get your seed in the ground this spring.

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