June 29, 2007

On this week's Market Journal John Smith, Extension agricultural engineer, visits with program host Doug Jose about the importance of maintaining planter seed drop tubes to ensure a good seed stand. If they are rough or feel like sandpaper, replace them, Smith advises. Worn seed drop tubes can affect seed depth and placement. 

Also on the program this week: 

• Hogs and Pigs Report with Darrell Mark, UNL extension livestock marketing specialist;
• Water Optimizer Program with Gary Hergert, UNL extension nutrient management specialist;
• Make Every Sow Sold Help Pay the Feed Bill with Duane Reese, UNL extension swine specialist;
• Weather with Al Dutcher, Nebraska state climatologist 

Market Journal is broadcast Fridays at 12:30 p.m. on DishNetwork NAUHS 9411, Saturdays at 7 a.m. on NET1 and Sundays at 9 a.m. on NETV2 (all times central). Visit the Market Journal Web site at marketjournal.unl.edu to watch current or previous programs.