Market Journal | September 06, 2024 | Full Episode

(1:46) With harvest just around the corner, combines will be kicking up dust along I-80 before you know it. However, some producers are already cutting corn stalks to make silage. We had the opportunity to head out to Firth Nebraska and look at how Prairie Land Dairies is getting ready to feed their herd throughout the winter months.

(5:33)Last month the USDA announced changes to the Farm Service Agency's Farm Loan Programs. Changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable.

(9:05) Joining us today is none other than Briggs Feed Yard owner and operator Mike Briggs. Mike gives us his insight on the current markets.

(16:44) We've certainly been seeing some cool overnight temperatures this week, but the heat is sticking around throughout most of the days. How are things shaping up this week? Market Journal Chief Meteorologist Eric Hunt has your forecast.

(20:20) Looking back at our time from this summer's Gudmunden Sandhills Laboratory open house. We were able to catch up with the Chancellor of UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mike Boehm. We discussed what was happening around the state throughout the summer months and looked ahead to the 2024-2025 academic year at UNL.



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