Disappointing cash cattle this week
On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima talks with Susan Littlefield about the $3 drop in cash, the pushed out delivery dates and how weights are flat & the grade isn't improving on cattle.
Video Category: Ag News & Markets
Pollinators and Pumpkins in Nebraska | 2021 Fridays in the Field | Ep. 11
The Kamrath family near Columbus, Nebraska, has had good moisture early in July. The corn is well into tassel, the pumpkins are vining out, and the second cutting of alfalfa is put up. Susan Littlefield will continue to follow the Kamrath family this growing season. Fridays in the Field is…
Disparity in cattle prices from north to south
During this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima looks at the price difference between the north & south, movement of cattle from the south to be processed, fund roll, there are some good things happening to the cattle market including record exports during May.
Preparing for local farmers’ markets | 2021 Fridays in the Field | Ep. 10
Farmers’ markets are in full swing across Nebraska, hosting large and small produce farmers alike. But do you know what it takes to prepare for each market? Ryan Pekarek of Pekarek’s Produce near Dwight, Nebraska, describes their process for preparing for farmers’ markets. He said first, they pick produce seven…
Carbon contracts overview for agriculture producers | Interview with UNL Professor Dave Aiken
Interest in carbon markets has grown in recent years, as industry and government have sought to address environmental and sustainability goals. Carbon markets are voluntary, incentive-based markets. In agriculture, producers are typically the sellers and are paid for using management practices that sequester carbon, creating carbon credits. These could include…
Preparing for irrigation in western Nebraska | 2021 Fridays in the Field | Ep. 9
The Harimon family near Scottsbluff, Nebraska, is preparing for irrigation on their corn and soybeans. The Bureau of Reclamation put the North Platte River irrigation districts under an allocation, which could challenge producers to provide enough water for their crops. Recent rainfall in the area, however, is relieving some of…
Cattle react to USDA Report
From the USDA report of Wednesday to consumer consumption this summer, Brad Kooima joins Susan Littlefield for this week's Cattle Call
Organic farm focuses on early weed control in northeast Nebraska | 2021 Fridays in the Field | Ep. 8
On the Zimmerman family farm near Pierce, Nebraska, being proactive in weed control is a big priority. The organic farm uses different methods than conventional farms across the state. Chad Moyer takes us back to Pierce to learn more about how the management of Zimmerman’s organic crops are different from…
Reaction to Senate Ag Committee hearing on cattle prices
This week's Cattle Call with Brad Kooima looks into the Senate Ag Committee hearing on cattle pricing.
Expect more volatility in corn, soybean markets | Monday Morning Markets with Jeff Peterson
Jeff Peterson of Heartland Farm Partners expects that there will be continued volatility in the corn and soybean markets. Tight stocks and production issues in South America are just two of the factors that are driving the market. Drought concerns in portions of the U.S. and the funds are also…
