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This Week's Show
August 7, 2026
Southern Rust confirmed in Nebraska
Southern Rust has once again been confirmed in Nebraska, putting corn producers on alert as the crop continues through grain fill. While the disease can reduce yield if left unchecked, early detection and timely management can make a significant difference. Nebraska Extension Plant Pathologist Tamra Jackson-Ziems to discusses what producers should be watching for.
Ag Tourism | Simply Sunflower Farm
Looking for a way to diversify and improve soil health, a Valley County farmer planted a crop known for its seeds. With something else in mind. Not content to be a price taker, he now turns one-point-seven million sunflowers into cooking oil found on store shelves.
In the Grain Markets | Luke Beckman
Grain Markets have been under pressure in recent weeks as favorable weather and expectations for a large U.S. crop have weighed on prices. With the August USDA report just days away, producers are looking for clues about yield potential and what comes next for the markets. To help us sort through it all, we're joined this week by Luke Beckman of Central Valley Ag.
Will the Summer heat return? | Eric Hunt has the Forecast
Many producers welcomed the cooler temperatures this week. Does that pattern continue, or is summer heat ready to make a return? Nebraska Extension Climatologist Eric Hunt has the answer.
Scouting for Soybean Disease | Dylan Mangel
As the growing season enters its final stretch, many producers are keeping a close eye on disease pressure in both corn and soybeans. But when a disease is found, what's the best course of action?
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