Dry conditions have made for an expedient harvest season for Kurt Bernhardt who farms with his family near Imperial, Nebraska. The Bernhardt family grows corn, soybeans, wheat, pinto beans, and milo. This harvest, they are observing lower yields across the board as a result of severe hail that hit this…
Steady cattle prices were offered in the north this week, though it seems the basis may have been lost. On this week’s Cattle Call, Joe Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the potential for lighter kills as packers continue to add pressure to the trade. The market is still contending…
Market volatility was a key theme this week for both grains and livestock. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, Sue Martin with Ag & Investment and Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics discuss the weather challenges impacting agriculture, not only in the U.S. but worldwide. China returned…
Dave Oligmueller of Pilger, Nebraska, is one of many farmers in northeast Nebraska being cognizant of dry conditions and looming fire hazards. With 75% of his crop harvested, he and his crew are approaching the tail end of harvest with a water trailer on standby. Oligmueller says his late soybean…
Midweek cattle trade saw higher numbers, leaving many wondering about the surge in the market. On this week’s Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek dives into the factors behind the rise, including the boxed beef trade and last week’s lack of deferred cattle purchases that helped set a…
The soybean market continues to rise despite lingering uncertainty around yield results. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, Darren Frye with Water Street Advisors and Kyle Bumsted with Allendale break down the latest trade trends. Concerns are growing over Brazil's dry weather and delayed planting, raising questions…
Tim Vala describes himself as a city boy raised in Omaha, but he had a wild idea: he could become a farmer. With little more than determination and a dream, he found land that he could buy bit by bit. When he bought his first tractor, he didn’t even know…
Last Friday set the stage for this week's cash cattle trade as packers actively pursued purchases late into the evening, signaling strong demand. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the potential for another round of toe-to-toe action this week, with expectations for higher prices.…
Adams Land & Cattle near Broken Bow is gearing up for a busy fall season, as they secure their feed needs for their large feedlot. The company has a finishing capacity of 125,000 head of cattle, of which 85,000 can be found at their feedlot south of Broken Bow. Abram…
With the FEDS rating drop adding pressure to the markets, harvest is underway, though dry conditions are raising concerns about crop quality. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup we hear from Sue Martin with Ag & Investment and Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures. This year’s yield potential…
