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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 07, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ..
    We're brining you an in the field update from the heart of Custer County, NE to see how pasture production is going this summer. The World Pork Expo is happening this week in Iowa, Rural Radio correspondent Chad Moyer gives us an update from that event. Barchart Senior Analyst, ...

  • May 31, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...
    We've got a planting update from the panhandle of Nebraska and learn how you can "OutRun" Harvest with a look at the grain cart of the future. DTN's Todd Hultman joins us to discuss the current trends in the grain markets. Eric Hunt has an extended summer outlook. Plus, get the...

  • May 24, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    The 2024 Herd That conference is right around the corner and you won't want to miss the early bird registration period. We discuss current planting progress with Central Nebraska producer Josh Zangger. Jeff Peterson stops in to give us his 2 cents on the markets. Eric Hunt has you...

  • May 18, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...
    Get the latest planting progress from central Nebraska and get some useful information on upcoming tractor safety education events happening around the state in the coming weeks. Kyle Bumsted joined us on location to give us his two cents on the markets. Eric Hunt has some good...

  • May 10, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...

    In the Field Update: Recent precipitation has been welcome. However, it has caused a bit of chaos for producers trying to plant. We spoke with a corn and soybean producer near Cairo, Nebraska to find out how badly wet weather has delayed planting this spring.

    LEAD Applicat...

  • May 03, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...
    We are getting a look at how planting progress is coming along after a wet week of weather. The USDA has announced new guidelines to help mitigate the spread of H5N1 among cattle. Plus, learn how to best feed and finish heifers in a feedlot system and get the details on this we...

  • April 26, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We've got an update on one of the first Nebraska Extension Field Days of the growing season as well as a planting update from one of our local producers.
    ARC Group's Heather Ramsey joins us to discuss the latest happenings in the markets. Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast. Plus, ...

  • April 19, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We get some USDA updates from Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack as well as a planting update from a local Nebraska producer. Barchart Senior Analyst, Darin Newsom gives us his two cents on the latest market trends. Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast. Plus, why wheat and alfalf...

  • April 12, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...
    We learn about some new technology and initiatives coming out of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Heartland Farm Partners President, Jeff Peterson stops by to discuss the latest trends in the grain markets. Eric Hunt has your latest weather forecast. Plus, get some advice on...

  • April 05, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...
    We are coming to you from the 2024 Nebraska State FFA convention. We will hear from one FFA State officer and learn what kind of career training is available for participants through UNL's Career Development Events. Iowa State Ag Economist Lee Schulz will share his thoughts on ...

  • March 29, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ

    The Nebraska soybean board and the Nebraska corn board have joined hands to promote stand up for grain safety week. Their mission? To spread awareness among farmers and agricultural workers about the crucial importance of safety around grain bins. Let's highlight the efforts of t...

  • March 22, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    UNL is offering some educational opportunities you won't want to miss and Extension Educator Lisa Kaslon gives us some useful tips on effective communication. DTN's Todd Hultman gives us his two cents on the markets and Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast. Plus find out what insect...

  • March 15, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    FSA Updates - Learn what updates have been made by the Farm Service Agency, when it comes to the Dairy Margin Coverage Program.
    For more information please visit : https://dmc.dairymarkets.org/#/

    Rental Rates - We look back at this year's Women in Ag conference and discuss agri...

  • March 08, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...
    The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has unveiled their plans for the Elite 11 Program, which aims to tackle the ongoing shortage of rural food animal veterinarians.
    Senator Teresa Ibach stops to discuss some of her ag related bills that are on the slate for the current legislati...

  • March 01, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...
    We are looking back at last week's women in agriculture conference.
    We have in depth discussions with event organizers and presenters from this year's event. From working with the FSA to building your mental health tool box. we've got some highlights from this year's event you ...

  • February 23, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal...
    We are discussing Continuous CRP enrollment and the USDA Census of Agriculture report. Mike Briggs gives us his two cents on the cattle markets. With spring like weather making an early appearance, should we expect any more winter conditions? Market Journal's Eric H...

  • February 16, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal...
    Learn how a new Nitrogen management tool developed an UNL could help you save on inputs and boost land stewardship.
    We'll see how biochar research is impacting rural and urban areas alike.
    Global Commodity Analytics President, Mike Zuzolo joins us to discuss his ou...

  • February 09, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal...
    We've got the details on Nebraska Extensions upcoming On-Farm Research Results Meetings as well as part 107 test prep courses for aspiring drone pilots. At this week's Nebraska Corn Production Clinic, Extension Educator Steve Melvin gave us some tips on year round w...

  • February 02, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal
    We are coming to you from sunny Orlando, Florida this week, to bring you the latest from Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade show. We catch up with representatives from the Nebraska Cattlemen to see what they are focusing on at this year's event. Catch up on the ...

  • January 26, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ

    FSA UPDATE: Last week the USDA Farm Service Agency began offering disaster assistance to Nebraska farmers and livestock producers who may have been impacted by recent winter storms. Any effected producers are encouraged to contact their local county FSA office to learn about prog...

  • January 19, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal,
    We get an update on some educational opportunities for manure land application training and learn how virtual fencing is changing the game for livestock producers. Doug Simon of Tredas fame joins us to break down the latest trends in the markets and Eric Hunt lets us ...

  • January 12, 2024 | Market Journal

    FSA Updates: a quick heads up for livestock producers. if you were impacted by drought or fire in 2023, now is the time to connect with your local county FSA office to discuss financial assistance. you won't want to delay, as the deadline is coming up at the end of this month.

    Extension Events:...

  • January 05, 2024 | Market Journal

    This week we are taking a step back from our usual format to introduce you to The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Engler Entrepreneurship Program. This unique program provides experiential, community-based learning to help students build their own enterprise from the ground up. Rather than sitti...

  • December 29, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week we are taking a look back at some of our favorite stories from 2023.