Market Journal | October 11, 2019 (Full Episode)

This week on Market Journal… (01:18) Soil Compaction During Harvest – Paul Jasa, Nebraska Extension Engineer, tells us how soil can be compacted during harvest, and provides recommendations for lessening field damage. •For more information, visit https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/burt/minimize-soil-compaction/ and https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/burt/reduce-soil-compaction-at-harvest/. (05:48) Markets with Elaine Kub – Analyst Elaine Kub explains what the recent cold snap means for harvest and crop conditions, offers up predictions on where corn and soybean prices may go and updates us on the latest news with the Renewable Fuel Standard. (13:31) Al’s Forecast – Can you feel the chill in the air? Nebraska Extension Ag Climatologist Al Dutcher has our forecast for the week. (18:00) Understanding ARC and PLC – The 2018 Farm Bill gave farmers the opportunity to reassess their selections for the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2019 and 2020 growing seasons. Hear some things you may want to take into consideration when choosing which program is right for you. •For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Nebraska/index. (23:51) Testing Hay for Nutrients – Beef Systems Extension Educator Ben Beckman shares ways to sample hay and ensure the best nutritional quality prior to feeding. •For videos on how to do proper hay sampling, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTGkb_u1838 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnVOOTtONkc. Next Week… Mike Briggs joins us for a check on the cattle markets. Plus, Dr. Aaron Berger explains why windrow grazing might work for your operation. • 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