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Learn how a new Nitrogen management tool developed an UNL could help you save on inputs and boost land stewardship.
We'll see how biochar research is impacting rural and urban areas alike.
Global Commodity Analytics President, Mike Zuzolo joins us to discuss his ou...

The volume and complexity of selling grain has required the industry to set forth a series of practices to help maintain the balance of power. Trade rules, confirmations, grain handling licenses are all such tools. Modern technology can add to the protection of seller and buyer alike.

Nationally, between 30 and 40% of farmland is rented to an operator from a land owner. But how are rental rates for this hugely valuable asset class determined? Are the rental rates fair? What causes variability in values? Howard Halderman of Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management explains the...

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We've got the details on Nebraska Extensions upcoming On-Farm Research Results Meetings as well as part 107 test prep courses for aspiring drone pilots. At this week's Nebraska Corn Production Clinic, Extension Educator Steve Melvin gave us some tips on year round w...

In this video, Matt not only reveals the final yields from a record 2023 crop, but also shows how much each crop cost to put in, how it compared to previous years, and most importantly, how much profit was made from each crop!

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We are coming to you from sunny Orlando, Florida this week, to bring you the latest from Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade show. We catch up with representatives from the Nebraska Cattlemen to see what they are focusing on at this year's event. Catch up on the ...

All or none thinking is a common human cognitive distortion. Gaining an understand of this distortion can improve your skills as a risk manager across your business.

Agricultural trade events can be a lot of fun, but are they always valuable? And who are they valuable to? Brandon Wipf, South Dakota farmer and co-chair of Commodity Classic 2024, joins Damian Mason and XtremeAg’s Kelly Garrett to talk trade events. How do these two business-minded farmers get v...

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FSA UPDATE: Last week the USDA Farm Service Agency began offering disaster assistance to Nebraska farmers and livestock producers who may have been impacted by recent winter storms. Any effected producers are encouraged to contact their local county FSA office to learn about prog...

The Hefty brothers invite you to their free Soybean Agronomy Workshop near Baltic, SD on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.

Do cornstalks only have one ear of corn? Darren Hefty gives you an earful of corn math in today's Ag Minute.

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We get an update on some educational opportunities for manure land application training and learn how virtual fencing is changing the game for livestock producers. Doug Simon of Tredas fame joins us to break down the latest trends in the markets and Eric Hunt lets us ...

FSA Updates: a quick heads up for livestock producers. if you were impacted by drought or fire in 2023, now is the time to connect with your local county FSA office to discuss financial assistance. you won't want to delay, as the deadline is coming up at the end of this month.

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In this episode the Hefty brothers talk about the temperatures seeds sprout, a three-tiered plan to stop salty soils, and what's the priority on a brand new field. The Weed of the Week is waterpod, plus Darren explains CTIS in Iron Talk.

Congratulations you bought or rented a new field. Brian and Darren talk about the five things they would immediately do to that ground.

In Agriculture we generally have the perception that farmers as price takers are being short-changed as “middle men” make all the margin. While it’s popular to talk about “cutting out the middle man,” how realistic is it to actually happen? Ryan Moe and Todd Thurman join Damian to discuss who the...

Fundamentals weighing in on the cattle trade this week and adding to it the upcoming weather and boxed beef market.

On this week's Cattle Call with Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek, he talks of the upcoming Cattle Inventory Report and how those numbers are adding early pressure.

This week we are taking a step back from our usual format to introduce you to The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Engler Entrepreneurship Program. This unique program provides experiential, community-based learning to help students build their own enterprise from the ground up. Rather than sitti...

Mistakes happen. Do you have a way to confirm that when loads are delivered, they are getting accounted for properly. What controls do you have in place to prevent mistakes or worse?

For the first episode of season four, we taped the segment live at the Nebraska Ag Expo.

Joined by Glennis McClure, UNL Farm, and Ranch Management Analyst, and Luke Beckman, Grain Sales Manager at Central Valley Ag, we explore the topic of crop budgets and the strategic use of these budgets in ...

Interest rates appear to be stabilizing, wage and food inflation are still worsening, and predictions for America’s Ag sector are a bit dour for 2024. What’s going on at the macro-economic level and what does it mean for Agriculture? Compeer’s Chief Risk Officer, Bill Moore, joins Damian to discu...

This week we are taking a look back at some of our favorite stories from 2023.

This week we take a look at how NASA hopes to harness the heartland and catch up with Kyle Bumsted to get his 2 cents on the markets. Plus, learn about a new liquid fertilizer that is creating a bit of a buzz in crop production. Eric Hunt has your latest forecast and get some tips on what to keep...

Cost of production set a record in 2023 as the most expensive crops ever planted. How things turned out for the P&L statement depended on weather, yield, and how well operators navigated the commodity markets. Prices for land, labor, fuel, machinery, and crop inputs aren’t subsiding, nor is the i...