Market Journal - July 20, 2018 (full episode)

This week on Market Journal…

Market Analysis – Elaine Kub, author of “Mastering the Grain Markets,” looks at corn, wheat and soybean markets. Elaine also analyzes the recent USDA Crop Progress report and discusses how China’s 25% tariff on U.S. soybeans will impact both the national and global export markets.

Determining Dicamba Soybean Injury Occurrence – Jim Specht, Nebraska Professor Emeritus, discusses how producers can use a forensics strategy to determine the approximate calendar date or developmental stage of when their non-dicamba-resistant soybean cultivars were injured by dicamba.

18th Annual Nebraska Grazing Conference – Daren Redfearn, Nebraska Extension forage and cover crop residue specialist, shares information about this year’s upcoming Nebraska Grazing Conference. The conference will be held in Kearney, Nebraska at the Kearney Ramada on August 6th through the 8th. All registrations made after July 31st will include an additional $20 service fee.

Palmer Amaranth Research – Dr. Aaron Hager, University of Illinois Extension weed science specialist, shares information about his Illinois research on the management of non-resistant pigweed species. Dr. Hager also explains why producers should always be aware of Palmer amaranth in their fields.

Weather Outlook – Al Dutcher, Nebraska Extension agricultural climatologist, gives his forecast for the coming week.


Next week on Market Journal… Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State Extension livestock marketing specialist will look at cattle markets. Derrell will also share his recent agricultural experiences while visiting China. Amit Jhala, Nebraska Extension weed management specialist, will discuss how to identify the different characteristics between Palmer amaranth and waterhemp.