Crops

The 2018 Farm Bill has opened the door for farmers to grow industrial hemp. We examine why the plant has been so controversial, and hear what experts say its legalization could mean for Nebraska farmers. We’ll have part two of the story next week.... More ›

Discussion of corn use fundamentals with an emphasis on exports, feed and residual, and ethanol use for the 2018-19 marketing year.... More ›

We learn the best times to scout for weeds in winter crops from Misha Manuchehri.... More ›

The Hefty brothers go over your options for a successful burndown program before soybeans.... More ›

The week started off nicely, but didn’t end that way. What’s next? Al Dutcher gives his forecast for the coming week.... More ›

Darren Hefty shares his expertise on how to thoroughly clean out a spray boom.... More ›

Darren Hefty explains how floods can negatively affect soils.... More ›

Brian and Darren Hefty talk about things to do for a healthy pasture and increased grass growth.... More ›

Darren and Brian Hefty go over options for controlling woolly cupgrass on the farm.... More ›

Brian Arnall puts on his orange lab coat and explains why gypsum is important to soil nutrition.... More ›

Despite Hurricane Michael putting a major dent in supply, the market and prices for pecans are actually lower than last year. And the main reason for that is, of course, the tariffs imposed by China. It's an obstacle the pecan industry in conjunction with the Department of Ag is looking to clear... More ›

Kelly Seuhs has advice for controlling weevils in alfalfa.... More ›

Wes Lee shows us when the average last freezes occur across the state. Gary McManus says most of the state saw less than average rainfall in March, even though it seemed like it rained a lot.... More ›

Brian and Darren Hefty explain the factors that can influence how herbicides break down in soil.... More ›

April has started off on a pretty good note. Market Journal Chief Meteorologist Al Dutcher lets you know what to expect from the weather over the next week.... More ›

In this week's update, Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, provides an update on U.S.-China trade negotiations and discusses the implications of the USDA reports released on March 29, 2019.... More ›

The Hefty brothers go over the factors that you should consider when deciding what rate of metribuzin you should apply in your pre-emerge program.... More ›

Darren Hefty explains how a cool spring can affect the decisions farmers make at planting time.... More ›

The Hefty brothers discuss various weed control options for Pennsylvania smartweed.... More ›

Darren and Brian Hefty go over the various options you could use for pre-emergent weed control in your canola, dry beans, field peas, and lentils.... More ›