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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

June 27, 2025

 

In The Field Update | Red Angus Operation

For this week’s In the Field Update, we set out to Western Nebraska to catch up with local producer, to see how things are progressing out near Bayard Nebraska. Here is our conversation from earlier this week.

 

TAR SPOT | Tamra Jackson-Ziems

Another threat for corn producers is emerging now. Tar Spot has been confirmed in nearly a dozen Nebraska counties and counting. However, if you spot this creeping into your fields, it may be best to let nature run its course for the time being.

 

In The Markets | Luke Beckman

Fresh tensions in the Middle East and expanded market access in Brazil, Thailand and Vietnam are just a couple of big stories driving the markets this week. Joining us this week to discuss that and more is Central Valley Ag's, Luke Beckman.

 

Weekly Forecast | Eric Hunt

We got a bit of relief from the heat and some scattered storms around the state this week. What can we expect through the days ahead? Nebraska Extension Ag Climatologist and "Market Journal" Chief Meteorologist Eric Hunt has the Forecast.

 

CropTalk | Weed Suppression

Market Journal was on the road this week and was at the South-Central Ag Lab for the 2025 Weed Management Field Day. What better way to wrap things up than getting some advice on mitigating weeds in your soybean fields.

 


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