Friday July 10, 2024
To Retire or Not To¬ Retire
Retirement is a difficult decision, and a troubling statistic reveals that most farmers are not prepared to give up full control of their operation. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about critical planning and decision making for farmers who are thinking about retirement.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/succession/keys-successful-farm-transition-planning
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Wednesday July 10, 2024
2024 Custom Rates
The 2024 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates Report showed quite a bit of price variability depending upon services provided and location in the state. Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Management Analyst Glennis McClure discusses the results and what you can expect to pay for ag services.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/2024-nebraska-custom-rates-what-charge
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Monday July 8, 2024
Keeping Accurate Digital Records on Your Operation
Detailed and accurate financial records are crucial to running an efficient farm operation. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about the importance of making sure your financials are in good order.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/finance/keeping-accurate-digital-records
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Wednesday July 3, 2024
Farm and Ranch Business Meetings
Farms and ranches are businesses, and many could benefit from regularly held meetings, especially when multiple family members or employees are involved. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says business and operational meetings are important to the success of any farm or ranch.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/farm-and-ranch-business-meetings
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Friday June 28, 2024
What High Interest Rates Mean For Ag Producers
Inflation and high interest rates have caused ag producers to make tough decisions. University of Nebraska Ag Economics Professor Jay Parsons talks about what options farmers have to stay profitable in the face of ongoing high interest rates.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/finance/what-do-ongoing-high-interest-rates-mean-ag-producers
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Thursday June 27, 2024
The Farm Bill SNAP Program
A significant portion of the farm bill is the SNAP program. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben talks about why untangling the SNAP items in order to pass a new farm bill is critical.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/farm-bill-just-making-it-across-starting-line
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Tuesday June 25, 2024
Farm Bill Update
The federal farm bill has faced numerous obstacles and delays. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben discusses some of the challenges Congress faces in order to pass a new bill.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/farm-bill-just-making-it-across-starting-line
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Wednesday June 19, 2024
Rising Labor Costs and Labor Shortage
Labor costs, compensation rates and available labor are key factors to any feedlot operation. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Elliott Dennis discusses the current situation with labor issues on feedlots around the state. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/feedlotlabor21
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Friday June 14, 2024
Now Loan Payment Calculator
A new web-based tool that helps individuals figure out loan payments is being offered by Nebraska Extension. Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says the tool lets users compare loans by letting them input different factors and rates. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/finance/new-loan-payment-calculator-tool-launched
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Wednesday June 5, 2024
The Basics of Loans for Farmers and Ranchers
For farmers and ranchers, having enough cash on hand to make purchases throughout the year may not always be possible. Many producers use loans to help their businesses get the inputs and assets they need. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about the basics when it comes to farm loans and discusses several options for farmers who need cash for critical purchases throughout the year.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/finance/basics-loans-farmers-and-ranchers
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Friday May 31, 2024
How Policy Can Drive a Market for Biofuels
EPA policies and U.S. demand for renewable fuel with low-carbon mandates will hopefully drive demand for biofuels. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben talks about how there might be a decent future for biofuels, despite being a soft market in recent years.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/forage/how-policy-can-drive-market-biofuels
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Thursday May 23, 2024
Weather Ready Farms
Ever changing weather in Nebraska is a challenge that all farmers face. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Director of the Center for Resilience in Agricultural Working Landscapes Craig Allen says resiliency or bounce-back after severe weather hinges on several factors.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/tags/weather-ready-farms
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Tuesday May 21, 2024
Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning
A transition plan for your farm operation is critical to the future success and good family relations. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about gift leaseback, and how this strategy could be part of a good transition plan.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/succession/ideas-estate-and-transition-planning-gift-leaseback
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Monday May 20, 2024
New Nebraska LEAD Program Director
Nebraska LEAD Program Director Terry Hejny will be stepping down after 17 years of service. In his place Kurtis Harms, an experienced agricultural industry leader and communicator will be taking over the direction of the program beginning June 1st.MP3
https://ianrnews.unl.edu/harms-named-next-director-nebraska-lead-program
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Monday May 13, 2024
New USDA Research Facility at UNL
With the groundbreaking of a new USDA research facility at UNL, Nebraska agriculture is at the forefront of feeding the world. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen talks about how Nebraska farmers will benefit from this new facility.MP3
https://research.unl.edu/blog/construction-begins-on-groundbreaking-precision-ag-research-center/