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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  • July 14, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal, we head out into the fields to see how hail has impacted some Nebraska producers and discuss some of the finer details of the highly anticipated Farm Bill with Senator Deb Fischer. We also get a look at this year's Nebraska Extension Weed Management Field Day, as we s...

  • June 30, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal, we've got an update on Planted Acreage Reports from the FSA and Information on 2023 Pesticide Container Recycling collection. Market Journal's Mike Straub has some tips on mitigating flies around your cattle and Bryce Doeschot takes a deep dive into the grain markets ...

  • June 23, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week we take a look back at last week's TAPS field day and a recent visit to UNL's East Campus by Nebraska's Federal delegation to discuss the highly anticipated farm bill. Plus, get the latest on wheat stem sawfly research and irrigation tips for the summer months. Elliott Dennis dropped by...

  • June 16, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal we catch up with Miss Nebraska Rodeo at this year's Nebraskaland Days and get the latest information on the upcoming weed management field day taking place at UNL's South Central Ag Lab. We also learn how the FBI is seeking to shield our digital ag data and get the lat...

  • June 09, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal
    We Get into the fields of Western Nebraska for a growing season update out at Schuler Red Angus and get some useful information on zoonotic diseases to be on the lookout for during calving and branding. The ARC Group's Heather Ramsey and Extension Educator Tamra Jacks...

  • June 02, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week on Market Journal, learn how eligible youth can participate in this years Youth Crop Scouting Competition and see what Nebraska's elected officials are up to in Washington D.C. We'll also learn how the USDA and the University of Nebraska are working together to make sourcing food easier...

  • May 26, 2023 | Market Journal

    This week we discuss how things are looking in the alfalfa fields and learn about a few deadline extensions being offered by the USDA and FSA. Get a behind the scenes look at what some call, the best kept secret at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. We'll also see what seedling diseases you shou...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...