The cattle market midweek reacted to the lower grains and it's ties to the weather models.

On this week's Cattle Call, we hear from Brad Kooima with Kooima, Kooima, and Varilek on how current the market is at the moment, the lower cattle weights and what the long-term picture is for the market.

We are seeing a number of producers caught in a no win situation. The farmer is long in the bin old crop grain hoping for a crop problem. The positions can become offsetting and the cost of maintaining the old crop position significant

The cattle market encountered challenges at the beginning of the week, primarily influenced by the crop progress report and ongoing dry weather conditions.

In this episode of Cattle Call, we gain insights from Brad Kooima, representing Kooima, Kooima, and Varilek, regarding the south's shift to...

This week we take a look back at last week's TAPS field day and a recent visit to UNL's East Campus by Nebraska's Federal delegation to discuss the highly anticipated farm bill. Plus, get the latest on wheat stem sawfly research and irrigation tips for the summer months. Elliott Dennis dropped by...

This week on Market Journal we catch up with Miss Nebraska Rodeo at this year's Nebraskaland Days and get the latest information on the upcoming weed management field day taking place at UNL's South Central Ag Lab. We also learn how the FBI is seeking to shield our digital ag data and get the lat...

I describe an incident in the fall of 2022 that helped clearly view the need for an education platform for merchandising and risk managment

In a year’s time, interest rates have more than doubled, commodity prices have declined by roughly 15 percent, while land and cash rent prices are in record territory. So, is everything alright with farm financials? John Maman with Nutrien Financial joins Damian to discuss Agriculture money and t...

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We Get into the fields of Western Nebraska for a growing season update out at Schuler Red Angus and get some useful information on zoonotic diseases to be on the lookout for during calving and branding. The ARC Group's Heather Ramsey and Extension Educator Tamra Jacks...

Jeff shares a story that inspired the founding of AgrisAcademy. This story relates things like asset utilization, market understanding, and confidence that go into be a great risk manager for your farm.

If you work in the Business of Agriculture, you likely know of a dysfunctional family farming operation. Contrary to the pastoral vision of farming portrayed in children’s books, many farms are stress-filled places to work with family members in conflict, run by narcissistic owners. So says Andy ...

This week on Market Journal, learn how eligible youth can participate in this years Youth Crop Scouting Competition and see what Nebraska's elected officials are up to in Washington D.C. We'll also learn how the USDA and the University of Nebraska are working together to make sourcing food easier...

Farmland values have been on a tear the last couple years. Who’s buying America's farms and why are they doing so? Is it true that institutional investors are keeping farmers from expanding ownership? Will interest rate hikes cause farm ground prices to plummet? Are foreigners buying the property...

This week we discuss how things are looking in the alfalfa fields and learn about a few deadline extensions being offered by the USDA and FSA. Get a behind the scenes look at what some call, the best kept secret at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. We'll also see what seedling diseases you shou...

Join Brad Kooima, from Kooima, Kooima, Varilek, as he delves into the dynamic cattle market in this week's episode of Cattle Call.

Discover the impressive influx of cash that has invigorated the industry, while gaining valuable insights into the fascinating price fluctuations during negotiation...

Even if you don’t grow wheat, the wheat crop impacts corn and soybean prices

Each May, the Wheat Quality Tour travels through fields in Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado to get a snapshot of the year’s wheat crop.

Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics breaks down how small grains infl...

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We get a first hand look at how the hard winter wheat crop is coming along
and go one on one with Land O Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford about a pending global water Crisis. Bill Boyer has your weekly forecast and Tredas's Doug Simon gives us the rundown on the grai...

Skills and discipline are key to managing futures and basis risk in an inverse. Separating the decisions to market futures and basis is the first step. Understanding the odds of success for each position is a key second component

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We get a planting update from one local producer and get the latest details on the Nebraska Beef Passport as well as some upcoming tractor safety training sessions offered by Nebraska Extension and UNMC. Heartland Farm Partners President Jeff Peterson joins us in s...

This week on Market Journal
We get planting updates from one local producer.
May is Beef Month, hear how the Nebraska Department of Agriculture is trying to expand Nebraska's beef industry. Barchart Senior Analyst Darin Newsom joins us for the latest on the grain markets. Bill Boyer has our week...

Welcome to this week's episode of Cattle Call with Brad Kooima, where we dive into the world of cattle trade and prices.

In this episode, we take a look at the recent meltdown in trade, discussing the FED talks on Wednesday, southern trade on cattle, and a drop in the open interest.

As we all...

Every five years congress hashes out, argues about, and then releases a new and revised Farm Bill. At least that is what’s supposed to happen, although it may not happen for the 2023 version. Paul Neiffer, the Farm CPA, joins Damian to explain the current Farm Bill, predict what’s in the new vers...

Today we go through one example of how coordinating your cropping and merchandising plan can unlock value

On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima, Kooima, Varilek looks at the more extensive kills, not much packer reactions, and a market that shows some dynamic talk of selling cattle.