This week on Market Journal host Jeff Wilkerson talks with Elaine Kub, author of “Mastering the Grain Markets,” about recent price movements in corn, soybean and wheat markets. Kub also explains how blockchain is being used to trade commodities.

Also on this week's program:

Farm Succession

Allan Vyhnalek, a Nebraska Extension educator, talks about results from Nebraska Extension’s survey on succession planning among farmers and ranchers.

Feeding Distillers

Henry Hilscher, feedlot manager at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center, describes a University of Nebraska-Lincoln study about using distillers grains in the feedlot.

Cover Crop Insects

Justin McMechan, Nebraska Extension cropping systems specialist, lists several insects that could infiltrate cover crops and explains why producers may need to scout their fields for the pests.

Weather Outlook

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