Market Journal | Nebraska

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

In the Field Update

Recent precipitation has been welcome. However, it has caused a bit of chaos for producers trying to plant. We spoke with a corn and soybean producer near Cairo, Nebraska to find out how badly wet weather has delayed planting this spring.

LEAD Applications with Terry Hejny

LEAD Director Terry Hejeny, stopped by to give us some updates on LEAD 42 and let us know the program is seeking applicants for LEAD 43. Potential participants have until June to turn in those applications.

USDA_UNL Groundbreaking

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln joined USDA officials to announce the development of the national center for resilient and regenerative precision agriculture housed at Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Weather with Eric Hunt

We’ve seen our fair share of stormy weather over the last couple of weeks. Will we get some better planting conditions next week? Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast.

Wheat Disease Update with Stephen Wegulo

Fusarium Head Blight was present in 2023 wheat crops in the Nebraska Panhandle. With the 2024 crop out of dormancy, now is the time to make sure it doesn’t make it’s way back into this year’s crop. Extension Plant Pathologist Steven Wegulo breaks down the problem and gives us some solutions.

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