Market Journal
Market Journal is information for agricultural business decisions. Every topic covered is first measured by this standard. The Market Journal crew is determined to help the agricultural producer improve his or her bottom line, to help make the business more profitable. Market Journal is an educational outreach effort presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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December 21, 2025 | Market Journal
This week on Market Journal
In the Field Update: Hear what Extension researchers have learned about Western Bean Cutworm mitigation through the 2024 growing season.
Heuermann Lecture Series: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources recently hosted the ...
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December 06, 2024 | Market Journal
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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 ... -
November 29, 2024 | Market Journal
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
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November 22, 2024 | Market Journal
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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November 15, 2024 | Market Journal
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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... -
November 08, 2024 | Market Journal
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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...
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November 01, 2024 | Market Journal
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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/smartmoneyNitro-Mag - Last yea...
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October 18, 2024 | Market Journal
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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... -
October 11, 2024 | Market Journal
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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 ...
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October 04, 2024 | Market Journal
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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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September 27, 2024 | Market Journal
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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...
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September 20, 2024 | Market Journal
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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... -
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
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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... -
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 ... -
August 23, 2024 | Market Journal
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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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August 16, 2024 | Market Journal
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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...
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August 09, 2024 | Market Journal
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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.
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August 02, 2024 | Market Journal
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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... -
July 26, 2024 | Market Journal
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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... -
July 19, 2024 | Market Journal
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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... -
July 13, 2024 | Market Journal
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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... -
July 05, 2024 | Market Journal
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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... -
June 28, 2024 | Market Journal
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It has been an exciting week at the Eastern Nebraska Research Extension and Education Center. On Thursday, UNL officials hosted the opening of the new Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art facility will help usher in a new era of research and provide opport...