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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  • May 15, 2026 | Market Journal

    Across Nebraska, many FFA chapters operate test plots. These fields give students hands-on experience in crop production, while also building partnerships with local farmers and agribusinesses. Often supported through donated seed, equipment, and expertise, the plots serve as both learning labs a...

  • May 8, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Participants in the TAPS Program are planting and planning
    USDA Undersecretary Fordyce, gives us some updates on fire recovery programs.
    Learn about the buzz behind Nebraska's Bio-economy
    Oklahoma State's Derrelle Peel gives us his ¢2 on the cattle markets
    Eric Hunt has your week...

  • May 1, 2026 | Market Journal

    Get an in the field update from near Wood River, Nebraska.
    Learn how Nebraska Extension and USDA can help boost your soil health.
    Heather Ramsey of ARC group joins us to discuss the grain markets
    Eric Hunt has your weekly weather forecast
    Plus, learn what you need to know before using dicamba pro...

  • April 24, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We are getting weekly updates straight from the fields of producers
    Why growing forage may be a better bet for cattle/crop producers in 2026
    Kyle Bumsted joins us to discuss what's happening in the cattle markets
    Eric Hunt has your weekly weather forecast
    Plus, we discuss why prod...

  • April 17, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Planters are rolling and we've got our first In the Field Update of the spring.
    Steve White reports on how Sorghum could impact your operation
    Doug Simon of Tredas joins us to breakdown the grain markets
    Eric Hunt has your weekly weather forecast.
    Plus, get a refresher on your BQA...

  • April 10, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We check in with UNL experts to discuss early irrigation and nitrogen management. Heartland Farm Partner's Jeff Peterson breaks down the latest USDA report. Eric Hunt Has your weekly weather forecast. Plus, Steve White highlights some big honors for some small town FFA students

  • April 03, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Steve White brings us our first In the Field Update of 2026
    We take a look back at our coverage from 2026 commodity classic to see what's new with NASA's Earth Science Division.
    Mike Briggs breaks down the cattle markets.
    Eric Hunt has your weekly weather forecast.
    Plus UNL's Ji...

  • March 19, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We are taking a deep dive into the wildfires currently impacting Nebraska producers. Join us as we get some great advice from Nebraska Extension Educators and USDA officials on this developing story.

  • March 13, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We are taking a look at how the data produced by TAPS could help keep our water supply safe.
    Broken Bow has some upgrades for their ag students. Steve White has those details.
    Elliott Dennis joins us to discuss the cattle markets
    Eric Hunt has your weekly weather forecast
    Plus we...

  • March 06, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week we are bringing you the latest and greatest from the 2026 Commodity Classic, in San Antonio Texas. Get your first look at the prototype E-98 John Deer tractor. Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins gives us a quick update on E-15. Plus hear from the US Soybean Export Council and the Na...

  • February 20, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Get the details on Nebraska Extension's PEST Academy
    Steve White explores the debate over who owns your farm data
    Central Valley Ag's Luke Beckman breaks down the current trends in the grain markets.
    Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast
    Plus, Learn about the benefits of green feed ...

  • February 13, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Get the latest on corn disease threats heading into the 2026 planting season
    Steve White gets a behind the scenes look at UNL's LEAD Program
    Doug Simon of Tredas, joins us on the market dest
    Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast
    Plus get a look at the new R&D facility being construct...

  • February 07, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ.
    We are coming to you from Cattle Con 2026 in Nashville, TN. From The latest to what is going on with the NCBA and the cattle markets to getting certified to fly a drone on your operation there's plenty to discuss on this week's episode.

  • January 30,2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Learn how the Nebraska Grazing Exchange could benefit your operation and help with conservation efforts
    Steve White shares his experience at this year's National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO
    The ARC Group's Heather Ramsey stops by our studio to discuss the trends impacting the...

  • January 16,2026 | Market Journal

  • January 09,2026 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Get some great advice on weed management for the 2026 growing season
    Learn about feedlot safety with Steve White.
    Mike Briggs joins us to break down the latest in the cattle markets
    Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast
    Plus, We discuss the year that was in 2025 for our soybean produ...

  • December 26, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal. Join Rural Radio Network Host, Chad Moyer as we bring you some thoughts on the markets as we head into the new year.

  • January 02, 2026 | Market Journal

    This week Market Journal host Byrce Doeschot is joined by a group of panelists to discuss "Surviving the Family Farm"

  • December 19, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal
    Get the latest on USDA's SDRP program and learn about the benefits of planting prairie strips.
    Steve White gets a lesson on soil health.
    Tredas' Doug Simon joins us to break down the markets
    Eric Hunt has you weekly forecast
    Plus learn how the Plant Based Product Coun...

  • December 12, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal we are bringing you the latest in ag innovation from the Nebraska Ag Expo. Plus get the latest on weather and the markets.

  • December 4, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    Tyson is closing the doors of their Lexington plant. We examine why and get some community reaction.

    Southern Rust hit hard at the end of the 2025 growing season. With plenty of information and misinformation on the subject, we discuss what you should know.

    Elliott Dennis gives ...

  • November 28, 2025 | Market Journal

    Join us this week as we discuss today's hottest topics with some of the biggest names in agriculture from the 2025 NAFB Conference in Kansas City, MO.

  • November 21, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We are taking a look at keeping your operational data secure
    Get some great tips on keeping your herd happy and healthy in cold weather
    Take a look behind the scenes of the Huskers outdoor practice field
    Eric Hunt has an extended forecast for the upcoming holidays
    Plus Steve White...

  • November 14, 2025 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We are hitting the field one last time this season to see how things are shaping up in the Nebraska Panhandle

    Get some great advice on mitigating woody encroachment on your grassland

    Central Valley Ag's Luke Beckman gives us his ¢2 on the markets

    Eric Hunt has your weekly forec...