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 19, 2023 | Market Journal
This week on Market Journal
We get a first hand look at how the hard winter wheat crop is coming along
and go one on one with Land O Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford about a pending global water Crisis. Bill Boyer has your weekly forecast and Tredas's Doug Simon gives us the rundown on the grai... -
May 12, 2023 | Market Journal
This week on Market Journal...
We get a planting update from one local producer and get the latest details on the Nebraska Beef Passport as well as some upcoming tractor safety training sessions offered by Nebraska Extension and UNMC. Heartland Farm Partners President Jeff Peterson joins us in s...
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May 05, 2023 | Market Journal
This week on Market Journal
We get planting updates from one local producer.
May is Beef Month, hear how the Nebraska Department of Agriculture is trying to expand Nebraska's beef industry. Barchart Senior Analyst Darin Newsom joins us for the latest on the grain markets. Bill Boyer has our week... -
April 28, 2023 | Market Journal
We check in with local crop producer Jerry Stahr to see how planting is going around York, Nebraska, as farmers continue to deal with drought conditions. Plus, Nebraska Extension Educators Steve Melvin and Jenny Reese give us their advice on early irrigation and considerations for planting in dry...
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April 21, 2023 | Market Journal
Taking a look back at some of our most viewed stories of 2023 as well as a new product called "Dust Lock" and some funding opportunities for its application. Plus we get an update on Soybean gall midge just in time for the growing season and Bill Boyer gives us an extended outlook for the growing...
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April 14, 2023 | Market Journal
Watch the latest episode of Market Journal!
Topics:
- Ag policy in the 108th Nebraska Legislature
- Hog Markets | Lee Schulz
- Weekly Weather Forecast | Bill Boyer
- Annual Forages | Brad Schick
- CropTalk | Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds -
April 07, 2023 | Market Journal
We get an update on the state of hemp in the state of Nebraska and see what's new in the 2023 UNL TAPS Competition. We take you out to the 2023 Eastern Soil Health conference to get some insights on crop rotations and intensification. Plus, we've got the latest on the livestock markets and weather.
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March 31, 2023 | Market Journal
This week we're coming to you from downtown Lincoln as we get an inside look at the 2023 Nebraska State FFA Convention. Land values in Nebraska continue to rise. UNL Ag Systems Economist Jim Jansen shares the latest numbers with us. We also have the latest updates on the markets and weather. Plus...
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March 24, 2023 | Market Journal
Cattle manure can improve soil health and provide yield stability and reliability. Manure contains an abundance of macro and micronutrients that are essential for plant growth. However, to achieve a sustainable and reliable yield, it's important to optimize the use of both manure and inorganic fe...
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March 17, 2023 | Market Journal
If you're new to the marketing game, it can seem intimidating at times. At this year's women in ag event, Britany Wondercheck, also known to her followers as "The Farm Girl Next Door", led a workshop titled take the intimidation out of grain marketing.
Earlier this year the Market Journal team ...
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March 10, 2023 | Market Journal
Around 15 Nebraska soybean farmers traveled to the Pacific Northwest as part of the Nebraska Soybean Board see for yourself program.
The Women in Ag event recently took place in Kearney, Nebraska. The two-day event had something for everyone including cattle producers.
USDA recently released i...