January 27, 2012

On this week's Market Journal three Extension experts discuss winter conditions and concerns about soil moisture. 

"It feels like it's been a drier year, but here in York, we received 3.77 inches of moisture, exactly the same as the hsitorical data [for this period]," said Gary Zoubek, extension educator in York. Al Dutcher, extension state climatologist, also looks at the topic and how the second year of a La Nina pattern may influence precipitation.  Bob Klein, extension western Nebraska crops specialist, looks at the impact on winter wheat in western Nebraska.

Also on this week's Market Journal:

• Grain Markets – Frayne Olson, North Dakota State University extension economist, discusses the wheat market and potential impact of drought in the southern U.S.
   
• Cattleman's Day and Trade Show – Rick Funston, UNL extension beef reproductive physiology specialist, encourages producers to attend UNL’s Cattleman's Day and Trade show to learn about reproductive issues in cattle.
   
• Economical Forage Options – Many times, producers choose to use lower-costing, readily available forages for feeding. Aaron Stalker, UNL extension beef specialist, says there are some things to watch out for when using these options.
   
• Working Together in Agriculture – Crop and livestock production are equally important and rely on each other to help feed the world, according to Ron Pavelka, Nebraska Soybean Board District Seven director.
   
• Innovative Wind Tunnels – Market Journal’s Kurtis Harms reports on new wind tunnels located at UNL’s West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte.
   
• Winter Weather Conditions – Al Dutcher, UNL extension climatologist, says temperatures will be higher than normal, with lower than average precipitation.

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