Market Journal | December 27, 2019 (Full Episode)

This week on Market Journal… (00:49) Fighting the Flood – This year’s flooding was a nightmare for many farmers. Market Journal’s Nebraska Extension Ag Climatologist Al Dutcher and Nebraska Extension Educator Tyler Williams discuss the impacts from the most significant flood event Nebraska has seen in decades. (05:00) Farm Depression and Suicide – Running a farm is a full time job times ten, and for many this year that stress was even higher. Nebraska Extension Educator Susan Harris-Broomfield tells us how serious farm depression and suicide is, and how you can stay mentally strong. •You can visit http://nelossteam.nebraska.edu and http://extension.unl.edu for more resources. (10:12) 2019 Weather Recap – Nebraska Climatologists Martha Shulski and Al Dutcher explain why 2019 was a year to remember for Nebraska’s weather watchers. (15:49) Western Nebraska Tunnel Collapse – A collapsed irrigation tunnel flooded farm land and cut off water to others with 100,000 acres impacted. Market Journal’s Bill Dodd, was in Western Nebraska to get the latest on the situation. (21:05) Farming in Photos – Earlier this year, Lincoln’s Great Plains Art Museum hosted a collaborative research project including photographs of first-generation, small-scale, sustainable farmers. See what happens when ag meets art. Next Week… It's our first show of 2020, and we'll bring you the latest in agricultural news, weather and tips to help your farm's bottom line. Hope you can join us, and Happy New Year! • Become a show sponsor: https://marketjournal.unl.edu/sponsor-mj • Website: http://www.marketjournal.unl.edu • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marketjournal • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marketjournal • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/market_journal