Finance
Time to put on the accounting visor! Even the simplest operations can have highly complicated budgets. Keeping yours in the black means staying on top of everything, from grain marketing, rebates, and rent to government programs, equipment and product purchases, succession planning, and more.
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November 15, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on Market Journal,
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... -
November 08, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
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...
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Post-Election Battle for Cash Cattle? | Cattle Call
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...
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The Agriculture Economy: How Bad Is It and Where Is It Going? | Damian Mason
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 ...
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Inside Bagging Part 2 | AgrisAcademy
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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November 01, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
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/smartmoneyNitro-Mag - Last yea...
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October 18, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
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.
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Fear or Greed in the Cattle Industry | Cattle Call
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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October 11, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
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 ...
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Are Lighter Kill Numbers Ahead? | Cattle Call
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...
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Maximize Moisture in Soybeans! | AgrisAcademy
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.
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How Strikes, Tariffs and China Trade Relations Impact American Ag | Damian Mason
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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October 04, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We head out in the field to get a check on corn seed harvest and production near Aurora, NebraskaGet 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...
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Higher Cattle Push Prices Up | Cattle Call
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 ...
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Grain Bagging | AgrisAcademy
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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September 27, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
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...
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Strong Cash Offers Brings Late Night Trade | Cattle Call
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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September 20, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
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... -
Is the Bottom in the Cash? | Cattle Call
If the bottom is in for cash cattle, the market is showing signs of stabilizing after dealing with the recent fund roll. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek dives into the actions of this week's trade. As we head toward Friday’s Cattle on Feed report, the industry i...
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How Farm Subsidies Work | Griggs Farms
In this video, Matt dives off into farm subsidies and explains what the most common programs are, how they work, the problems with them, and most importantly, how the American taxpayer gets benefit from them.
We have new merchandise! Get your Griggs Farms gear here: https://www.farmmerchbin.co...
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September 13, 2024 | Market Journal
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We are coming to you form Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island.
We are bringing you the latest information on Crop Disease, Farm Policy updates and of course the latest on the weather and the Markets. -
September 06, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We're taking a look at how one local dairy operation plans to feed their herd over the course of the year as they are currently chopping silage.
The FSA has announced changes to their Farm Loan Program you'll want to know about for your operation.
Briggs Feed Yard owner and opera... -
Attracting the Funds While Talking Empty Lot Pens | Cattle Call
Attracting funds into the cattle market has been a key focus, especially with cattle weights trending upwards. Last week saw a steady cash market, but the big question is whether producers will hold out for higher prices in the coming weeks. In this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooim...
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August 30, 2024 | Market Journal
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We are coming to you from the Nebraska State Fair!
During our time at the Fair we had the opportunity to discuss how the growing season is shaping up with the new chair of the Nebraska Corn Board.
The Birthing Pavillion at the Nebraska State Fair is a fun and informative stop ...