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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 produced in partnership with the Nebraska Rural Radio Network.

 

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This Week's Show

February 28, 2025

 

Pre-Planting Planter Maintenance | Paul Jasa
As planting season gets closer, now's the time to make sure your equipment is ready. One of the biggest jobs on the list getting your planter dialed in. Market Journal's Bill Dodd has more.

BlackShirt Feeders
One of the big stories was the opening of Blackshirt Feeders in southwest Nebraska. It’s now the largest feedyard in the state. here’s our conversation from Husker Harvest Days with one of the founders.

Weekly Forecast | Eric Hunt
We're still a little way out from fieldwork but what can we expect seeing in the longer-term pattern? Meteorologist Eric Hunt has the answer.

Branding | Steve White
A tool rooted in the old west is now at the center of a modern debate. Here in the beef state, a brand is more than a mark -- it's a family legacy. For many ranchers, it's a point of pride. But some cattle feeders see it as an added cost. Steve White has more on the debate.

Soybean Leafminer
We're highlighting the Tentiform Leaf Miner -- a soybean pest that's shown up in more fields recently. Nebraska Extension has advice on what to watch for and how to respond.


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