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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  • 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.

  • December 22, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week we take a look at how NASA hopes to harness the heartland and catch up with Kyle Bumsted to get his 2 cents on the markets. Plus, learn about a new liquid fertilizer that is creating a bit of a buzz in crop production. Eric Hunt has your latest forecast and get some tips on what to keep...

  • December 15, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal...
    We get into the many uses for propane on your agricultural operation and check in with the beef checkoff. Darin Newsom gives us his two cents on the grain markets and Eric Hunt has the latest weather forecast. Plus, see how drones can simplify your life when it come...

  • December 08, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week Market Journal was taped live at the 2023 Nebraska Ag Expo in Lincoln, Nebraska. We were able to get a first hand look at some of the most innovative ag technologies available to producers as well as a few other fun finds. Heather Ramsey was on hand to give us her two cents on the marke...

  • December 01, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ...
    We continue our coverage of the 2023 NAFB convention in Kansas City, as we discuss carbon credits and why AM radio should remain a vehicular mainstay. As the temperatures keep dropping, we're taking a look back at the 2023 summer grazing tour and catching up with Mike Briggs to...

  • November 24, 2023 | Market Journal

    This Week on Market Journal we take a look back at this years NAFB Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Our team was joined by several producers. Our conversations this week include Land Value Overview, Holiday Meal Prices, Custom Forage Harvesters, Markets and Biodiesel.

  • November 17, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal...
    Get an update on some educational opportunities with the University of Nebraska Lincoln's Center For Agricultural Profitability and FSA elections.
    We've got some food for thought when it comes to prescribed burns in your pastures. Jeff Peterson of Heartland Farm Par...

  • November 11, 2023 | Market Journal

    This Week on Market Journal
    Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures and Options stops by to give us his 2 cents on the Markets. Bryce brings us some highlights from this year's National FFA Convention, which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana last week. Get a better understanding of CO OP Month and le...

  • November 03, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal
    We are getting an update on harvest from Gothenburg, Nebraska
    and a sneak peek at the National FFA Convention taking place this week in Indianapolis Indiana. Ben Beckman gives us some tips on grazing frosted forages and Kyle Bumsted gives us his 2 cents on the markets...

  • October 27, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal
    We get an update from in the field with a western Nebraska producer and get some tips on testing soil samples for soybean Cyst Nematode. Todd Hultman from DTN gives us his two cents on the markets. We'll get some great tips on cattle nutrition and reproduction from th...

  • October 20, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal
    We get another update on Harvest progress near York, Nebraska and learn about the new heifer development program taking shape at UNL's Haskell Ag Lab. President of Heartland Farm Partners, Jeff Peterson joins us in studio to break down what he's seeing in the markets....

  • October 13, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal...
    We take a trip into the fields near Tekamah, Nebraska to get our weekly update on crop conditions and harvest progress. Get some great advice when it comes to moving your herd from the pasture to the corral. Doug Simon of Tredas gives us our weekly market analysis a...

  • October 07, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on MJ
    We get a harvest update from south east Nebraska and check in to see how the 2023 academic year is shaping up at UNL's College of Agricultural sciences and natural resources is shaping up. We head out to Briggs Feed Yard near Seward, Nebraska to get the latest take on the cattle ...

  • September 29, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal we learn why grasshoppers may be a concern for winter wheat. Get some great advice on getting your irrigation systems ready for winter. Luke Beckman of Central Valley Ag gives us his take on the markets. Eric Hunt gives us an update on the weather and we learn how alfa...

  • September 22, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal
    We get an update from the fields on corn diseases producers should be looking for. Catch up with Mike Boehm and Derek McLean at this year's Husker Harvest days and learn what's happening with IANR. Darin Newsom gives us an update on the markets, while Eric Hunt let's u...

  • September 15, 2023 | Market Journal

    Join us at the 2023 Husker Harvest Days event.
    We get the latest on Nebraska Extension with Dr. Charles Stoltenow and Information on the upcoming Herd That event sponsored by Nebraska Women in Ag. Plus in the field updates with local producers and the latest on the markets and weather.

  • September 8, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal...
    We have information that could be helpful for producers seeking seasonal help on their respective operations. Get a behind the scenes look at this year's Roads Scholar Tour and get some tips on how you should be investing any potential profits from Cattle. Plus, Hea...

  • September 01, 2023 | Market Journal

    We are celebrating Nebraska this week as we head to the State Fair in Grand Island. Check out what makes Nebraska Extension's "Raising Nebraska" such a popular draw and How the Nebraska Cattlemen's Beef Pit became a state fair staple. Plus we get an in the field update regarding silage chopping a...