Television 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 produced in partnership with the Nebraska Rural Radio Network.
This Week's Show
As crops grow taller, and the season matures it's not uncommon to see a low-flying airplane dive and rise over fields in Nebraska. Those aerial applicators apply products to help protect and manage plants doing it faster and on a larger scale than a ground-based sprayer could. To make sure those planes are achieving efficient and uniform, operations safe helps test planes across the U.S. For todays in the field update, we have a Market Journal throwback as we learn how these planes are calibrated ahead of the season.
2024 Nebraska Grazing Conference
The 24th annual Nebraska Grazing Conference is coming up August 6th and 7th in Kearney. This conference is designed for those interested in the utilization and conservation of our grazing lands. Attendees will learn the most current information on grazing livestock systems and their impact on our lands.
Water Quantity and Quality for Cattle
This week we have seen rising temperatures outdoors. Keeping your herd cool and comfortable during these hot summer months can be a challenge. One of the biggest components of keeping your cattle healthy is maintaining access to fresh water.
Cattle Markets | Elliott Dennis
USDA recently released the latest cattle on feed report. The report showed that heifer retention is not increasing, delaying the much-anticipated rebuilding of the herd. Our focus on the markets this week is on the livestock complex. Joining us now is UNL Livestock Analyst, Elliott Dennis.
Most of us had a mild weekend last week, but the temperatures have been climbing again this week. How are things shaping up in the week ahead? Nebraska Extension Ag Climatologist and Market Journal Chief Meteorologist Eric Hunt has your forecast.
As of July 19th, southern rust has been confirmed in several counties in Nebraska. With this disease developing earlier than usual and spreading further north than typical, producers in central and eastern Nebraska should be on high alert and scouting their fields. Nebraska Extension Plant Pathologist Tamra Jackson-Ziems has the latest update
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