As the mercury plummets, the Hefty brothers find a reason to smile. Plus we learn about the zinc link, and how to save $$$ on chem. The Weed of the Week is a weed of the wheat, and Darren talks corn planting applications.

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There are a couple of great opportunities coming up for ag producers who are interested in deploying drones on their operation.
See how things are shaping up for cattle producers as we continue to build the U.S. Beef Herd Inventory. Kyle Bumsted joins us to give his ¢2 on current ...

The cattle market has shifted into holiday mode, with a strong emphasis on cash trade this week. Brad Kooima of KKV Trading highlights this in the latest Cattle Call, noting the prevalent sentiment that "cash will be king." Despite tariff discussions impacting agricultural sectors, cattle markets...

As production Agriculture moves from banner years economically to a downturn, what changes will we see on the land front? Presumably values decline as other asset classes compete for investor dollars as the farm belt tightens amid lower commodity prices. Couple that with a dying generation handin...

While our team is away for Thanksgiving, we are taking a look back at the 2023 Nebraska Ag Expo. This year's event is scheduled for December 10th - 12th, and is quickly approaching

This week on Market Journal, we are bringing you the latest in Ag news, sand values and tech from the 2024 NAFB conference in Kansas City

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We've got some great advice when it comes to caring for your cattle in colder temperatures and learn about Farm Rescue and how they can help if you are in need. We have markets from this year's NAFB convention in Kansas City Missouri. Eric Hunt has a special report fr...

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We are taking a look back at this year's GSL Open House event.
Shaky Calf Mutation was discovered earlier this year by researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln hear what we know so far.

The Husker Mobile Beef Lab was on hand this year and we got a rundown of how this edu...

Markets spent Wednesday analyzing election results and their influence on market movement, with a notable boost in the stock market.

On this week’s Cattle Call, Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down how these results have impacted cattle trade. Despite a discount in the cash market...

We’re in year one of an Agricultural economic downturn due to low commodity prices. How bad are things, really? Where - geographically - are the numbers worse and who’s holding up better? Curt Covington, with Ag America Lending joins Damian Mason for the third time on The Business of Agriculture ...

Second in a series of our farms actual bagging experience. We look at the economics we estimated vs what we are experiencing. We also explore some of the ancillary benefits as well as the learning curve

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In the Field - With Harvest about wrapped up around the state, producers can look forward to a week of educational events as part of Ag Smart Money week presented by UNL's Center for Ag Profitability
For more information please visit: cap.unl.edu/smartmoney

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We head out to St. Edward, Nebraska to get an update on the harvest season.
Get some great advice on harvest safety and fire prevention
Kyle Bumsted gives us his ¢2 on the current market trends
Eric Hunt has your latest forecast.
Plus, learn why now is a great time to sample soil...

The cattle market has experienced a handful of deliveries, with Wednesday showing strong October contracts for live cattle. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the fear or greed that’s influencing the industry. The market appears to be overbought, and many...

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We head out and in the field to get another harvest progress update and learn about a new company aiming at producing more crop per drop, called Dryland Genetics. Tredas' Doug Simon joins us to give his ¢2 on the markets. Eric Hunt has your latest forecast. Plus, learn how UNL's ...

Steady cattle prices were offered in the north this week, though it seems the basis may have been lost. On this week’s Cattle Call, Joe Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the potential for lighter kills as packers continue to add pressure to the trade. The market is still contending with h...

Delivering soybeans will moisture below 13-13.5 is like leaving $100 bills on the table. Start the fall before planting with a series of levers that can be pulled to deliver the exact specification that maximize your farms return.

The International Longshoremen’s Association announced that they had reached an agreement to end their strike on the evening of October 3rd. This episode of The Business of Agriculture was already recorded and set for release on October 7. Given the tenuous state of affairs between the ports, shi...

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We head out in the field to get a check on corn seed harvest and production near Aurora, Nebraska

Get and inside look as UNL Students were learning about the importance of grazing systems when it comes to grassland conservation this week on UNL's East Campus.

Barchart Senior An...

Midweek cattle trade saw higher numbers, leaving many wondering about the surge in the market. On this week’s Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek dives into the factors behind the rise, including the boxed beef trade and last week’s lack of deferred cattle purchases that helped set ...

We bought a grain bagger for our farm. Follow along as we separate fact from fiction. We will cover the economics as planned. In addition, we will look at the operational benefits or detractions. There will be a lot of learnings to share as we gain experience.

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Our crew had the opportunity to document a conversation between UNL's Dean of Agricultural Research Division Derek McLean and Plant Breeding and Genetics Expert James Schnabel. Aside from leading cropping research here at the University of Nebraska -Lincoln, James is also the Neb...

Last Friday set the stage for this week's cash cattle trade as packers actively pursued purchases late into the evening, signaling strong demand. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the potential for another round of toe-to-toe action this week, with expec...

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We have the latest harvest update from central Nebraska and the details on a set of legislative bills signed into law at this year's Husker Harvest Days. Heartland Farm Partners President, Jeff Peterson stops by to give us his ¢2 on the Markets. Eric Hunt has the latest weather fo...