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Merchandising Grain (Length: 5:20)
The elevator manager's view of this fall's grain markets. Chris Pieper, Farmers Co-op, Waverly, Nebr., talks about the amount of grain on the market; the effect of the October crop report; when to sell, etc.
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Managing Risk: Skip-Row Planting (Length: 9:40)
Bob Klein, cropping systems specialist at NU's West Central Research and Extension Center, talks about some new research involving skip-row planting and dryland corn. It appears that planting two rows and skipping two can improve yields under dry conditions. Klein talks about what the technique means in terms of plant populations and weed control measures. (Note: In NU's test plot, skip-row yields were approximately 33% higher than yields from dryland corn in a similar plot planted with 30-inch row spacing.)
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How to Keep Stored Grain in Good Condition (Length: 12:59)
Paul Jasa, NU extension engineer, offers some tips for handling and storing grain. An overview of key principles: managing moisture, ventilation, avoiding mold and other types of contamination, etc.
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Understanding Ag Exports/World Trade (Length: 4:09)
Wes Peterson, UNL agricultural economics professor, explains the importance of global trade and U.S. export revenue. Also, some discussion of why agricultural trade issues have become so contentious.
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