Market Journal | February 14, 2020 (Full Episode)

This week on Market Journal…

(00:47) IANR Updates – Dr. Mike Boehm, Harlan Vice Chancellor for Nebraska’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, discusses IANR’s goals for 2020 and what it means for the state’s producers.

(07:39) Markets with Jeff Peterson – Jeff Peterson of Heartland Farm Partners discusses President Trump’s 2021 budget proposal and agriculture’s reaction. Jeff also explains how crop prices in South America are impacting U.S. exports, and provides an update on the coronavirus.

(15:45) Al’s Forecast – We’ve been under a stable weather pattern this week, but will it last? Nebraska Extension Ag Climatologist Al Dutcher has our forecast for the week.

(19:59) Hemp Harvest Lessons – The first Nebraska hemp harvest is in the books! See how local producers are learning the ropes and paving the way for this versatile crop.

(23:50) Women in Ag Conference – The 35th annual Women in Agriculture Conference is February 20th and 21st in Kearney. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Jessica Groskopf shares what attendees can expect from this year’s event and provides details on registration.

Next Week… We'll get a look at the markets with DTN's Todd Hultman. Plus, a new grant could give corn and wheat growers hands-on experience with cutting edge technology in soil and water management.