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A growing number of famers routinely add sophisticated equipment to facilitate precision farming. That gear needs to be insured from damage or loss, but Marin Rajdl, a financial representative for Country Financial, says it makes a difference whether the equipment is installed on farm machinery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, NPPD vice president and chief operating officer Tom Kent talks about the importance of having a diverse electrical generation mix, which helps protect against price spikes and supply constraints. He also discusses efforts to reduce NPPD’s carbon footprint and points out that, in 2018, NPPD’s generation mix was 56 percent carbon-free—one of the cleanest in the region.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week in the markets - Live cash fed cattle were up $3.40 this week. Feeder cattle markets were $2 to $6 higher for the week. October live cattle closed $1.70 higher this week and September feeder cattle futures closed $0.55 higher this week. The Choice Box Beef price was $9.50 higher this week led by ribs and loins. Cash hogs closed $4.50 lower on the week. October lean hogs closed more than $2.50 lower for the week. The pork cutout value was $6.50 lower for the week, as weakness showed in in hams and bellies.Cold Storage - The Cold Storage report showed beef in storage down 6% relative to a year ago while pork stocks climbed were 9% above a year ago. Domestic demand for beef and pork appears to remain supportive given the increase in beef and pork suppliesCattle on Feed – August 1 cattle on feed inventory was 100.2 of a year ago suggesting inventory growth has been slowing. This on feed inventory cam in at the low end of the pre-report estimates. Cattle placed on feed durin

Research has shown that a farmer’s best chance to control weeds happens when they spray early. In this Managing for Profit, University of Wisconsin weed scientist Rodrigo Werle addresses some of the challenges farmers face and why now is the perfect time to start planning for the 2020 crop year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, NPPD customer services leader Brittney Koenig tells us about the Pennies for Power program, NPPD’s energy assistance program designed to aid NPPD customers who are struggling to pay their electric bill. Brittney says since its inception in 2002, the program has aided more than 3,850 families by distributing more than $585,000.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every season in the Upper Midwest has its own destructive weather. Country Financial insurance agent Josh Thill tells Brownfield property owners should be sure they have adequate insurance coverage to protect against property losses due to all kinds of weather, from hail, to tornadoes, to snow collapses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

·This week in the markets – Cash cattle were down $8.70 this week. Feeder cattle were $2 to $12 lower. The October live cattle futures contract was down nearly $9, and the September feeder cattle futures closed $6 lower, despite September corn futures losing $.39 this week. Choice box beef prices was $14 higher as there was strength across the board, but was led by ribs and loins. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $2.25 lower this week and the October lean hog futures contract slid $4.25. The pork cutout value was unchanged this week, despite higher bellies. That puts both Choice Box Beef and the Pork Cutout value $.20 above year-ago levels. ·The USDA’s Supply and Demand report – Feed costs have been projected to decline for the remainder of the year. But the uncertainty of the crop suggests there is some upside potential to corn and soybean prices. Livestock producers should strongly consider some risk management in terms of input costs. ·Retail Prices – The C

This year’s wet, cool spring put the corn crop across the Midwest at risk for a higher incidence of corn plant diseases.In this Managing for Profit, Jeremy Lake – Dekalb product development manager shares ways farmers can be proactive in managing that risk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, NPPD president and CEO Pat Pope discusses steps the organization is taking to reduce its carbon footprint. Those steps include looking at new technologies to drive additional efficiencies at NPPD’s generation plants, working with local communities on battery storage and solar projects, and partnering with the University of Nebraska on its Energy Science Research Center.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Corcoran, a representative with Country Financial says insurance is essential for protecting the financial well-being of a farm family. Farmers need to keep in touch with insurance providers to be sure building and equipment valuations are up to date, according to Corcoran. They need to avoid one of the most common misconceptions about insuring their farm. “A lot of farmers just kind of assume that everything’s covered,” said Corcoran. Regardless of which company provides insurance, Corcoran says it’s good to have an agent periodically visit the farm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Controlling weeds is one of the most important components to a successful farming year. In this Managing for Profit, Iowa farmer April Hemmes shares why the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System was the right fit for her farm and why having access to that technology is important to her bottom line.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, we’ll hear from Cory Fuehrer, who manages NPPD’s Energy Efficiency Program. He talks about their EnergyWise Energy Efficiency Improvement Incentives, including Shop and Area Dusk-to-Dawn lighting, Corner Pivot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), pumping system efficiency tests, and farrowing operation hog mat incentives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cyndi Young's Two Cents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins and Texas A&M's David Anderson discuss this week in the markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cyndi Young's Two Cents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cyndi Young's Two Cents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cyndi Young's Two Cents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, we discuss NPPD’s Community Solar Program with Tim Arlt, general manager of retail for NPPD. Arlt talks about Nebraska communities that are involved with community solar and the benefits that community solar brings to those communities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For some farmers, actively managing crop residue can help to improve yields for the next growing season. Fall tillage can help farmers better incorporate their fertilizers. For others, their goal is to alleviate compaction that might have occurred during the growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Beck’s agronomist Jonathan Perkins shares how tillage can work to the farmer’s benefit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.