From the Goldman Roll to the weather-the cattle market is watching movement headed into the second half of the week. Brad Kooima with Kooima, Kooima, Varilek also takes a look at the long term & how 2013 could be repeating itself into the new year.
In addition to policy and business discussions, another topic of conversation at this year's 2023 American Farm Bureau Convention was focused on ways to strengthen rural mental health programming. Laura Haffner, Women’s Leadership Chair for Kansas Farm Bureau, shared ways that their organization is building resilient people. "We can't be…
Newly-elected Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland said crop insurance and water regulations are among some of his top focuses for the 2023 Farm Bill. Prior to being elected as president, Newland served in the Kansas State Legislature.
The Eve of Christmas is powered by cookies and milk… for Santa Claus that is. But how do the reindeer fuel their evening flight? Shannon and Mason Parish, members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau in Texas, capitalized on that question to teach adults and children alike more about agriculture.…
First trading week of 2023 and no surprise the market talks a lot of weather for South America and the Kansas/Oklahoma wheat. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from Clint Hoffman and Adam Ickes with Tredas on the weather, cattle movement and the overall activity…
The feeder cattle market took the Wednesday trade by storm. New contract highs for the move. On this week's Cattle Call Joe Kooima talks about what was the factors that led to the higher trade, the increase in open interest along with recent cold weather. What will the cash cattle…
2022 brought its highs & lows to the market trade that will continue into the new year. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup we are joined by Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics & Darren Frye with Water Street Advisors. The market this week traded on a…
The trading practices of 2015 forever changed the way cattle are marketed through Chicago. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima looks back on the difference between '14 & '15 along with end of year movement. 2022 marked the biggest cow kill on record, and the weather system really unappreciated…
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
