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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...

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...

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.

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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.

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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 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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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 ...

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We are out in the heart of the sandhills as we visit the 25th annual GSL Open House.

Get updates on FSA grassland conservation programs
Learn all about the history of the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory.
Updates on Precision Livestock and Range land Management.
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The cattle market is once again stuck in a negative trading pattern, with some saying the tail is wagging the dog. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at how the algorithms are playing a significant role in driving this negative trade action. However, what a d...

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Get some tips and advice on controlling crop disease and managing fertigation systems, from this year's SCAL field day.

WREEC will be hosting their annual Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day in September. We've got the details on that event.

Barchart Senior Analyst, Darin...

Boxed beef prices were higher in the early part of the week, prompting a closer look at the overall cattle market through the lens of perception versus reality. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses how external factors, from the stock market to geopolitical...

The two months leading up to harvest may be the most critical time of year for merchandising your crop. Key risk management decisions as well as operational decision need to be made in this period. Both hands on the controls daily are needed for a successful landing

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We talk with Nebraska Sec. of Agriculture, Sherry Vinton about a recent Nebraska led trade mission to Indonesia.
The 25th Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House is coming up in just over a week.. See what organizers have planned for this year's event.
Heartland Farm Partner...

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If you're dealing with losses on your farm or ranch, August 14th is your last chance to apply for emergency relief assistance from the USDA's Farm Service Agency.
WeatherHive is a new drone swarm technology with a lot of upside potential for ag producers, see how GreenSight is...

The market tone feels tired for cattle, with cash expected to trade steady at worst this week. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek talks kill cuts are becoming prominent as the industry strives to stay current with processing needs.

Looking long term, there's grow...

The United States’ Agricultural projected 2024 trade imbalance isn’t due to a lack of sales. In fact, American Ag is on track to sell more corn, soy, pork, and other farm products than ever before. The imbalance — meaning we’re buying more dollars worth of Agricultural goods than we’re selling — ...

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See what it takes to calibrate a plane for aerial spraying.
The 24th annual Nebraska Grazing Conference is coming up fast and we've got the details on this year's event.
And as the temperatures rise water quality will be paramount for your grazing livestock.
Elliott Dennis join...

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Japanese beetles are spreading out in soybean crops around Nebraska, Learn how you should approach this pest. We'll see how winter wheat harvest is shaping up in western Nebraska and how corn and soybean producers should be responding to hail and flooding. Plus, get to know one...

The old saying "when county fairs come around, so does the seasonal drop in the cattle market" rings true this year. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek examines the early steady trade in the south that is setting the tone for the week. He discusses the steep discou...

Mary Faber grew up on her family's dairy and grain farm, where she learned valuable lessons that shaped her entrepreneurial spirit. Her love for structure and order, cultivated from years of working on the farm, inspired her to start her own bookkeeping service.

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See how local producers are dealing with late season hail damage in south central Nebraska.
Nebraska producers have seen a good amount of moisture through the spring and early summer. Now that temperatures are rising it's time to be on the lookout for diseases in your corn fiel...

"Why the drop?" "Is cash at a record high?" "What are packer margins?" These are just a few of the questions circulating in the cattle trade this week. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek delves into the trade action, examines boxed beef numbers, and discusses the inf...

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As we know, weed and insect control are critical for crop production, while cultivation and herbicides can help to mitigate these problems, weed flaming stands out as an interesting alternative.
https://agronomy.unl.edu/flame-weeding-workshop
https://engineering.unl.edu/gogos/f...

Historically, investment in Africa has been extractive, as in, spend money to build mines or infrastructure to extract resources from the continent. Jeff Bordes with Acres Club says his company is changing that by deploying capital investment into Africa to build farms to nourish the local popula...