As producers continue to be impacted by drought, many are turning to sorghum as a more drought-resilient crop. Nate Blum, executive director of the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board (NeGSB), said since 2020, sorghum acres in Nebraska have increased by 99%. Blum said NeGSB traveled domestically, nationally and internationally to educate…
Fresh off the heels of its 2022 Nebraska Farmers Union State Convention, President John Hansen recapped the year and previewed policy priorities for 2023. Priorities included: - Market reform - Broadband infrastructure - Property tax relief
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association saw its first year of "normal" production since 2020. Al Junke, executive director of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association, recaps 2022 and previews 2023. Topics: - Non-Covid production - Full NePPA staff - High input costs - Disease pressure in barns
With only a few days left in 2022, many ag organizations are reflecting on the past year and gearing up for what’s to come in 2023. Many of those organizations are weighing in on Mexico’s decree to end imports of biotech corn and other commodities. Kelly Brunkhorst, executive director of…
A well-known and trusted voice for agriculture weather in Nebraska is retiring. You’ve likely heard him on the Rural Radio Network, watched him on Market Journal television, or attended one of his many weather presentations. After a long career with UNL, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Climatologist Al Dutcher announced his retirement…
Good Friday morning! Here is a look at today's agriculture news: USDA releases 2021 organics data Nebraska Cattlemen select next president Grain IQ Podcast: Grain marketing without USDA data
Watch LIVE: KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen visits with Sean Callahan of HuskerOnline to review the latest news impacting the Husker Football team. 🏈 Expected Topics: - New head coach Matt Rhule - Rhule's new staff - Who has left the program via the Transfer Portal? - Husker coaches hit the road…
WATCH LIVE: Nebraska Director of Athletics Trev Alberts introduces Matt Rhule as the 31st permanent head coach in Nebraska history. The 47-year-old Rhule has built a coaching resume over the past 25 seasons with experience at both the collegiate and professional levels. Rhule has served as a head coach for…
Happy Thanksgiving week! Ahead of the holiday, Clay Patton hosted the Weekly Market Roundup to recap the week it has been in the markets. Kyle Bumsted and Darren Frye (Water Street Advisory) join the program to share their thoughts on the grain and livestock markets. Topics covered: - Week Summary…
One of the most frequently asked questions in grain marketing: When should I sell my grain? If only there was a magic ball to predict price trends in the future… Hopefully, somebody’s working on that technology, but until then, it’s important to develop a marketing strategy that works for your…
