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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August 28, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We took our show west to Scottsbulff, NE. There we got an inside look at Western Sugar CO-OP and got some timely advice from extension educators based at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center.
Mike Zuzolo, President of Global Commodity Analytics joins us to break... -
August 21, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on Market Journal we are taking you out to western Nebraska to see the latest research coming out of the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Annual Open House.
Join us as we get the latest weather and market updates and check out the live interactive sessions with extension professionals. -
August 15, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
See how testing manure could help your bottom line
New leadership has been announced at the U.S. Grain and Bio-products Council. Steve White brings us the latest.
Heartland Farm Partners President, Jeff Peterson Joins us on the market desk to break down the latest numbers from the... -
August 07, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We're on the look out for corn and soybean diseases with Nebraska Extension educators.
Steve White gets an inside look at a popular farming operation in central Nebraska.
Central Valley Ag's Luke Beckman gives us his ¢2 on the grain markets
Plus, Eric Hunt has your weekly weather ... -
July 31, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We head out to Wayne, NE to check out the North American Manure Expo
Steve White gives us an update on Governor Pillen's recent trade mission.
Mike Briggs breaks down what's trending in the cattle markets.
Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast.
Plus, Check out how AWESM Lab can help ... -
July 24, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
Get a look inside the National High School Rodeo Finals
We've got a new update on field conditions and this year's Ag Tech Connect Conference.
Darin Newsom gives us his ¢2 on the markets
Eric Hunt has your weekly weather forecast
Plus all the details on the upcoming Gudmundsen San... -
July 17, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on Market Journal
We've got a new update concerning the ongoing fire and drought recovery in western Nebraska.
Learn why some high school students are turning summer vacation into summer vocation.
Market Analyst Kyle Bumsted gives us his 2 cents on current trends impacting the cattle m... -
July 10, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
Plenty of help is available when it comes to optimizing your nitrogen inputs.
Get a behind the scenes look at on migratory honey operation.
Doug Simon breaks down the latest market trends.
Eric Hunt has a special extended forecast.
Plus, Hear how NASA is pushing the boundaries of ... -
July 04, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ we are celebrating the 4ht of July by examining what it takes when your trying to "Survive the Family Farm" Join us as host Bryce Doeschot breaks down some of the biggest challenges testing farming families.
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June 26, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We are taking you out to UNL's South Central Ag Lab for the 2026 Weed Management Field Day. We get insights on scouting and trapping Western Bean Cut Worm, crop progress and as always the markets.
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June 19, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We are coming to you from the 2026 Sandhills Ranch Expo in Bassett, Nebraska. Join us as we see the latest in everything from ranch tech and equipment to the latest on summer grazing -
June 13, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
Hail and Flooding have impacted several Nebraska producers.
We've got updates from in the field and assessment strategies from Nebraska Extension.
Jeff Peterson breaks down the latest WASDE Report from USDA
Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast
Steve White gets to the bottom line of ... -
June 06, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
We've got updates on local growing conditions
Learn why there are serious irrigation concerns in western Nebraska
Get the latest on the cattle markets with Mike Briggs
Eric Hunt has your latest forecast
Bill Dodd gets a sneak peek at this year's Silage for Beef Conference
Plus ge... -
May 29, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
Wheat producers in western Nebraska are facing challenging times
Steve white gets an inside look at the annual Children's Groundwater Festival.
Barchart Senior analyst Darin Newsom gives us his ¢2 on current market conditions.
Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast as well as and ext... -
May 22, 2026 | Market Journal
This week on MJ
Drought and fire recovery are still hampering producers in western Nebraska
Strong Storms tore through parts of Nebraska earlier this week, Steve White reports.
Mike Zuzolo, President of Global Commodity Analytics breaks down current trends in the markets.
Eric Hunt has your weekl... -
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...
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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...