Market Journal

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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    This week on MJ
    Get an up close look at the 2025 National FFA Convention.
    Get the latest harvest update from Southwest Nebraska.
    Mike Briggs breaks down the cattle markets
    Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast
    and get the latest recommendations on in-season nitrogen management.

  • October 24, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    See how harvest is going in South Central Nebraska.
    What cattle producers should keep in mind come tax season.
    learn what's happening in the Markets.
    Get the latest weather forecast with Eric Hunt
    and learn how Farm Rescue is helping those in need.

  • October 17, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    See how harvest is going in central Nebraska
    Steve White takes a look at possible changes in branding
    Get some great tips on testing the nutritional value of hay
    Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast
    Plus, now is a great time to test your fields for SCN

  • October 3, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Harvest is a time to reap the rewards of a job well done. Before corn seed can be planted, seed must first be grown and harvested. This week Steve white travelled to a Nebraska seed corn plant where harvest isn't the finish line, but just the beginning.

    As the summer winds to a c...

  • September 26, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Harvest is in full swing across the Cornhusker State and we've got updates from south central Nebraska.
    Steve White gives us some great advice on staying safe during harvest
    Barchart Senior Analyst, Darin Newsom drops in to give his ¢2 on the latest market trends.
    Eric Hunt has yo...

  • September 19, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We've got some information on HPAI you'll want to hear. Plus, Get some more great content from the 2025 Husker Harvest Days.
    Eric Hunt has your weekly weather forecast and Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures and Options gives us his ¢2 on the markets

  • September 12, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We are coming to you from the 2025 installment of Husker Harvest Days.
    get the latest from the Nebraska Soybean Board and Nebraska CGA as we get ready for another harvest.
    We are joined by Mark Gold of Top Third Ag Marketing to discuss the current trends in the markets.
    Steve Whit...

  • September 06, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal we check in on silage production near Dorchester, Steve White wraps up his reporting from the State Fair, Mike Briggs joins us for Cattle Markets, Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast, see what extension is bringing to Husker Harvest Days and learn about new developments...

  • August 29, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ we are coming to you from the Nebraska State fair
    We've talk crop conditions with a local producer and learn about soybean diseases you should be mindful of as we approach harvest. Get an up close look of some of the fair's 4-H winners and catch up on the markets with The ARC Grou...

  • August 22, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...
    We are coming to you from the 2025 GSL Open House.
    Get the latest on cattle and range land research as well as an in depth look at the red hot cattle markets.
    Get a look behind the scenes of State Fair judging
    and as always get the latest weather forecast with Eric Hunt

  • August 15, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins was in Nebraska this past weekend and we've got the details of that visit.

    Steve White traveled to Valley County to see what's new with Progressive Ag Safety Day

    Heartland Farm Partners President, Jeff Peterson joins us at the desk to dis...

  • August 8, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Get an update from the fields of western Nebraska
    Learn about the 2025 Roads Scholar Tour and catch up with the CEO of Grain Weevil.
    Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss the grain markets.
    Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast.
    Plus, Learn why you should be ...

  • August 1, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ

    ITF: Corn Diseases: With southern rust and tar spot make their way into several Nebraska counties, we caught up with Nebraska Extension Educator Dylan Mangel to get the best advice on protecting your yield and making timely fungicide applications.

    IANR Leadership: Tiffany Heng-M...

  • July 25, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Go behind the scenes of Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell, NE.
    Nebraska ag land value has decreased by 2% this year, learn why.
    With the Agricultural workforce needing fresh blood, there are summer camps that are helping fill that void.
    Darin Newsom has your weekly market analysis a...

  • July 19, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag

    This week on MJ
    Get some great advice on mitigating weeds in your corn fields, from the 2025 weed management field day.
    The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute was recently held on UNL's East Campus. See how students are learning about potential careers in the ag sector.
    Kyle Bumsted stopped by...

  • July 11, 2025 | Market Journal

    We are taking a look back at some of our favorite stories from the past year.

  • July 4, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Learn how wheat stem maggot has been impacting corn operations around Nebraska and get some great advice on managing Nitrogen use. Heartland Farm Partners President, Jeff Peterson gives us his ¢2 on the markets. Eric Hunt has your weekly weather forecast. Plus get your first look ...

  • June 27, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We were in western Nebraska to get an In the field update with a Red Angus Producer
    Tar Spot has been confirmed in nearly a dozen counties in Nebraska, we've got advice for dealing with that challenge
    Central Valley Ag's Luke Beckman Joins us to discuss the Markets
    Eric Hunt has y...

  • June 20, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    See how things are progressing for local producers.
    Go behind the scenes of ENREEC's TAPS Field Day
    Tredas' Doug Simon gives us his ¢2 on the markets.
    Eric Hunt has your weekly weather forecast.
    Plus, Great advice on tabulating accurate and timely stand counts.

  • June 13, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We're out and in the field to get an update on crop progress
    Wheat diseases are creeping into Nebraska Fields and we'll let you know what to watch for.
    Mike Briggs gives us his ¢2 on the latest run in the cattle markets
    Eric Hunt has an extended seasonal outlook for you.
    Plus get ...

  • June 06, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Get some advice on what corn diseases you should be vigilant of.
    See behind the scenes of this year's Excellence in Ag Science event.
    Darin Newsom breaks down the latest trends in the grain markets
    Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast. Plus, get the details on some fun, free, educat...

  • May 30, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Learn how the PLAN irrigation app can help you conserve water and input costs this summer and what's new at Reinke Manufacturing in Deshler, NE.
    Elliott Dennis stops by to discuss the latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report and current events impacting the cattle markets. Eric Hunt has ...

  • May 16, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Learn why grazing cattle on wheat may be a good idea for cattle producers dealing with drought.

    Reinke isn't just building pivot irrigation systems, they are actively building their surrounding community.

    Field peas are gaining traction among many producers. See how Nebraska Ext...

  • May 09, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We are out and in the field for another planting update. Go inside Reinke's state of the art robotic assembly. Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures and Options stops by to discuss the grain Markets. Eric Hunt has your latest 7 day outlook on the weather. Plus, learn how Nebraska Ex...