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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January 10, 2025 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We are taking a look at conservation efforts through carbon credits.
UNL's Dean of Agricultural Research gives us some insights into UNL's One Health Program. Mike Zuzolo gives us his ¢2 on the current market trends. Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast. Plus learn about terminatin... -
Is It Correction Time for Cattle? | Cattle Call
On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of KKV Trading shares insights into the overbought feel in the trade, paired with growing nervousness among producers. Notably, January 20th has been set as the date for the U.S.-Mexico border reopening, a move that could impact market dynamics. On the othe...
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Gov Payments Impact Farmers: Subsidies, Supply, & Sustainability | Damian Mason
Just before Christmas 2024, the federal government unveiled a $31 billion aid package for American farmers—$10 billion in direct payments and $21 billion in disaster relief for the past two years. But here’s the twist: even more funding might be on the horizon. In this episode, Damian Mason is jo...
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Ag PhD Naturals Workshop, Herbicide Carryover, Not Too Late to Prepay | Ag PhD
Got questions about new biological products, worries about last year's products still in the soil, or indecision about when to buy this year's products? The Heftys are here for you! Also watch for a viny Weed of the Week, and an Iron Talk about soybean seed handling.
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It's Not Too Late To Prepay | Ag PhD
Get the good deals while the good supplies last. Brian and Darren explain why prepay is not just for December anymore.
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December 28, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ we are getting a special sit down with a couple of our favorite market analysts and taking a deep dive into the grain markets hosted by The Rural Radio Network's Chad Moyer.
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January 03, 2025 | Market Journal
This week on Market Journal we are celebrating the new year by looking back at some of our favorite stories from 2024.
Weather Hive: From crop inspections with quadracopters, to spraying with octocoptors, drones have been changing the game in agriculture over the last few years. Now, one company...
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December 21, 2024 | 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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Steady Cash Cattle Trade Amid Market Challenges | Cattle Call
This week's cash cattle trade appears steady after three weeks of notable strength. On the latest edition of Cattle Call, Brad Kooima from KKV Trading highlights the dynamics of a challenging market:
Market Reversal: The downward price reversal on Monday has extended into midweek. This trend fol...
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Momentum Continues for Cash | Cattle Call
Cash cattle prices have gained significant momentum this week, reflecting strong demand and limited supply in the market. In the latest Cattle Call update, Brad Kooima of KKV Trading highlights several key points:
Higher Cash Cattle Prices: There’s been a noticeable increase in cash cattle trade...
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2025 Input Finance Offers | Ag PhD
Farming is expensive business. The Heftys help you save some green for your green.
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Farmers Want Cold Winters, The Value of Zinc, 2025 Input Finance Offers | Ag PhD
As the mercury plummets, the Hefty brothers find a reason to smile. Plus we learn about the zinc link, and how to save $$$ on chem. The Weed of the Week is a weed of the wheat, and Darren talks corn planting applications.
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December 06, 2024 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
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 ... -
Cash Cattle Trade Enters “Holiday Mode” on Strong Note | Cattle Call
The cattle market has shifted into holiday mode, with a strong emphasis on cash trade this week. Brad Kooima of KKV Trading highlights this in the latest Cattle Call, noting the prevalent sentiment that "cash will be king." Despite tariff discussions impacting agricultural sectors, cattle markets...
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Ag Downturn & Demographics Impacting Land Use, Ownership, & Sales | Damian Mason
As production Agriculture moves from banner years economically to a downturn, what changes will we see on the land front? Presumably values decline as other asset classes compete for investor dollars as the farm belt tightens amid lower commodity prices. Couple that with a dying generation handin...
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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
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.
Plus, learn why now is a great time to sample soil...