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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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  • March 07, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week Market Journal is on the road in Denver Colorado to bring you the latest in agriculture from the 2025 Commodity Classic. We've got USDA updates from Secretary of Ag, Brooke Rollins as well as the latest from corn and Soybean growers and Big Iron dealers. Plus, get the latest on weather ...

  • Cattle Rally Fueled by Built in Hope | Cattle Call

    So much outside news influenced the cattle trade this week. On this week's *Cattle Call*, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the key headlines, from tariffs to the State of the Union. Has the market finally found a bottom? Weather provided some support, while cattle news maintaine...

  • Have Cash Cattle Found the Low? | 2/19/25 Cattle Call

    Could a cash cattle low be forming? On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima & Varilek analyzes the latest cash movement and whether the market is stabilizing. This episode takes a unique turn as we incorporate questions directly from cattle producers attending NCC The Classic.
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  • February 14, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Learn how the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Extension are helping develop future ag producers through competition.

    It's time once again for ARC and PLC decisions. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Expert, Brad Lubben Walks us through what producers should be considering

    Barchart S...

  • What’s Behind the $11 Drop in Cattle Prices? 🔻 | 2/12/25 | Cattle Call

    The cattle market has dropped $11—does this signal the start of a sharp downturn? On this week's *Cattle Call*, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima & Varilek breaks down the cash market movement, including Monday’s buys out of Oklahoma and other regions in the South and North. Some believe packers may g...

  • When Did The Farming Confidence Switch Flip? | The Granary | XtremeAg

    Is there a magic moment when a farmer finally feels like they’ve got it all figured out? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Chad Henderson from XtremeAg, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs tackle the age-old question: When does confidence replace that “Oh crap, what have I gotten...

  • Does A Pretty Crop Mean a Profitable Crop? | The Granary | XtremeAg

    In this episode of The Granary, the conversation at the table gets real about one of the biggest dilemmas in farming—should your fields be pretty or profitable?

    Damian Mason is joined by XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Temple Rhodes, and Chad Henderson, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs to break down why the...

  • Do You Have an Extreme Farming Personality? | The Granary | XtremeAg

    In this episode of The Granary, XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Chad Henderson, and Temple Rhodes ask the big question—are they extreme, or just your average (high-octane, risk-loving, sleep-deprived) farmers? They dive into what it takes to thrive in agriculture, from making bold decisions to managing st...

  • February 07, 2025 | Market Journal

    Television for agricultural business decisions

  • Why Always Corn and Soybeans? | Ag PhD

    Growing tropical fruit in South Dakota? That'd be bananas! Darren Hefty outlines the three factors influencing crop choice.

  • January 31, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We are learning about recommendations for in season nitrogen management at this year's Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo.
    FFA has continued to grow and hit a major milestone this past year.
    Heartland Farm Partners President, Jeff Peterson gives us his ¢2 on the grain markets...

  • January 24, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ

    Learn about upcoming Extension events that could be beneficial to your operation.

    Listen in as we discuss how meat exports could be shaping up in 2025 with the chair of the United States Meat Export Federation.

    Feedlot owner and operator, Mike Briggs gives us his ¢2 on the cur...

  • January 17, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ

    Get the latest on upcoming extension events.
    Learn about some great new precision ag options
    Get the latest on the weather and the markets
    Plus, with new dicamba restrictions, what options will soybean producers have in the 2025 Growing Season?

  • Who Needs Expensive Ag Software?? | Griggs Farms

    The software Matt has been using for years on his farm to keep track of records, write prescriptions, and track costs and landlord splits has been permanently sunsetted with no other software applications out there to fill the void. In order to determine crop expense shares and bill his landlord...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...

  • 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...