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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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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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...
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June 21, 2024 | Market Journal
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Last week, storms made their way through portions of Nebraska and some areas were impacted by tornadoes. We caught up one producer who is dealing with the aftermath of those storm systemsThe West Central Extension and Education Center in North Platte hosted the 2024 TAPS Feld Da...
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June 14, 2024 | Market Journal
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We are heading out in the field once again to check in on crops in Central Nebraska.Get a closer look at the Wild West Rodeo Arena in North Platte. This week the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant took place in North Platte, Market Journal had the chance to catch up with Miss Rodeo Ne...
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June 07, 2024 | Market Journal
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We're brining you an in the field update from the heart of Custer County, NE to see how pasture production is going this summer. The World Pork Expo is happening this week in Iowa, Rural Radio correspondent Chad Moyer gives us an update from that event. Barchart Senior Analyst, ... -
May 31, 2024 | Market Journal
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We've got a planting update from the panhandle of Nebraska and learn how you can "OutRun" Harvest with a look at the grain cart of the future. DTN's Todd Hultman joins us to discuss the current trends in the grain markets. Eric Hunt has an extended summer outlook. Plus, get the... -
May 24, 2024 | Market Journal
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The 2024 Herd That conference is right around the corner and you won't want to miss the early bird registration period. We discuss current planting progress with Central Nebraska producer Josh Zangger. Jeff Peterson stops in to give us his 2 cents on the markets. Eric Hunt has you... -
May 18, 2024 | Market Journal
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Get the latest planting progress from central Nebraska and get some useful information on upcoming tractor safety education events happening around the state in the coming weeks. Kyle Bumsted joined us on location to give us his two cents on the markets. Eric Hunt has some good... -
May 10, 2024 | Market Journal
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In the Field Update: Recent precipitation has been welcome. However, it has caused a bit of chaos for producers trying to plant. We spoke with a corn and soybean producer near Cairo, Nebraska to find out how badly wet weather has delayed planting this spring.
LEAD Applicat...
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May 03, 2024 | Market Journal
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We are getting a look at how planting progress is coming along after a wet week of weather. The USDA has announced new guidelines to help mitigate the spread of H5N1 among cattle. Plus, learn how to best feed and finish heifers in a feedlot system and get the details on this we... -
April 26, 2024 | Market Journal
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We've got an update on one of the first Nebraska Extension Field Days of the growing season as well as a planting update from one of our local producers.
ARC Group's Heather Ramsey joins us to discuss the latest happenings in the markets. Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast. Plus, ... -
April 19, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We get some USDA updates from Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack as well as a planting update from a local Nebraska producer. Barchart Senior Analyst, Darin Newsom gives us his two cents on the latest market trends. Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast. Plus, why wheat and alfalf...