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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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... -
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...
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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
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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.
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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"