Market Journal Reports from the Nebraska Farming Power Show
This week Market Journal broadcast from the Nebraska Power Farming Show in Lincoln where there were more than 2,000 exhibitors showing products and services aimed at helping farmers become more productive and more profitable. Market Journal talked with the show's market director Cindy Feldman about this year’s event and its role in helping producers across the state. They also visited with some of the attendees and share highlights from the show. View this segment.
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USDA Irrigation Project
UNL Associate Professor Trenton Franz stops by to discuss a project looking at how to cut irrigation costs without reducing effectiveness.
Analyzing the Markets
Mike Briggs, feedlot manager of Briggs Feed Yard, offers his projections for cattle prices and inventory numbers going into 2020. Mike also explains what the wide spread between choice and select beef is telling us.
High Interest Rate Loans
In challenging times, some farmers are finding themselves strapped for cash and turning to nontraditional lenders for higher interest loans. It’s a risky move that could save the farm or break it. Tina Barrett, executive director of Nebraska Farm Business Inc., breaks it down.
Al’s Forecast
Nebraska Extension Ag Climatologist Al Dutcher fills us in on what we can expect from mid-December to Christmas.
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