Video Category: Ag News & Markets
May Market Recap: 🌽 Grain Market Struggles, Livestock Complex Fluctuates
Welcome to this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup! In this episode, we're joined by Alan Brugler, president of Brugler Marketing and Management LLC, and Kyle Bumsted to dive into the latest trends and movements in the grain and livestock markets for May. Grain Market Update: Corn and Wheat:…
South Caves Early on Cash | 5/31/24 Cattle Call
Cattle saw a three day drop on the trade as cash went early in the south. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek, looks in the south movement compared to the north with softer cash. Consumer movement of beef and end of month trade.
Pivots run in the Nebraska Panhandle as drought persists | Fridays in the Field
Despite much of Nebraska getting drought relief this year, the Panhandle has not received the same moisture. Consequently, producers are already irrigating before June. Andy Groskopf grows corn and Great Northern beans near Scottsbluff, most of which is irrigated. "Right now, there's a lot of pivots running [and] not much…
Weather Will be an Issue | 5/25/24 Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup
Weather has been a market conversation, not only in the states but globally this past week. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from Sue Martin with Ag & Investment and Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures on how that has brought replant talk and even the…
Nebraska tree farmer: “The best time to plant a tree is now” | Fridays in the Field | May 24, 2024
A love for trees and demand knocking on their front door was the start of Luthy’s Tree Farm near Aurora, NE. Greg Luthy explained the importance of bringing trees to the Midwest and what varieties he provides for his customers. Unlike some regions in the state, the moisture from continuous…
Busch Light corn cans to benefit farmers, ranchers in need
The Busch Light corn cans are on the shelves, and purchasing a case will also benefit farmers and ranchers in need. Since 2019, Busch Light has teamed up with Farm Rescue. For each case of Corn Cans sold through June 2024, Busch Light said it will donate $0.10 – up…
Gold Buckle Dreams – Macon Murphy on Breaking the Barrier
Professional calf roper and NFR qualifier Macon Murphy is no stranger to the rodeo scene. However, rodeo was not always his #1 priority. The Louisiana cowboy has had success at nearly every level, even winning the College National Finals Rodeo. These days, he making a strong effort to make it…
Weather Pressure 5|18|24 Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup
Weather took center stage this week both in the U.S. and in Russia with its effects on wheat. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup we hear from Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners and Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors on planting delays due to weather, slower…
Leverage is the Producers Opportunity 5|17|24 Cattle Call
This week the cash is the driving factor for the producer has they take in offers. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima, with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at the boxed beef movement, comparison with 2014, strong demand at the counter and how weights are still a struggle.
Double-edged sword: Much-needed rain stalls planting across Nebraska | Fridays in the Field
The double-edged sword has struck many producers in Nebraska this year. With a wet start to the spring, producers are grateful for the rain but the moisture has significantly delayed planting progress across the state. Jeremy Svitak of Howells, Nebraska, said spring fieldwork got started in February with fertilizing and…