Rural Radio Network

08/31/2025

Congrats Mr. Dave Ference, ag teacher in Ord as he was named grand marshal of the Nebraska State Fair Saturday!

08/30/2025

There’s well over 100 years of ag education and FFA experience in this photo. Has your life been touched by one of these ag teachers?

08/30/2025

🎡 This week on Market Journal TV:

• The Nebraska State Fair turns into the state’s largest classroom with hands-on ag lessons

• Chris Grams of Nebraska Corn Growers Association gives us an In the Field update

• Heather Ramsey of the ARC Group shares her market outlook as harvest nears

• Dylan Mangel from Nebraska Extension talks soybean disease concerns

• Steve White introduces us to some of this year’s 4-H champions

Steve White | Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Nebraska Soybean Board | Bryce Doeschot - Ag Broadcaster | Nebraska Corn Board

📺 Watch the full episode here ⤵️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z05LryfnSPo

08/29/2025

With back to back wins in the bull riding at the Bloomfield and O'Neill high school rodeos, Parker Chavez of Valentine is this week's Nebraska High School Rodeo Athlete of the Week!🎊

Listen to our interview with Parker here. >>>

This week’s Nebraska High School Rodeo Athlete of the Week is Parker Chavez of Valentine, who had a standout weekend in the bull riding. Chavez captured back-to-back wins, starting in Bloomfield.

08/29/2025

Corn and soybeans ended August with big swings. 🌽🌱 Heather Ramsey and Austin Schroeder break down USDA numbers, weather effects, and what fund activity means for markets in this week’s Weekly Market Roundup with Steve White.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – On this week’s Weekly Market Roundup, market analysts Heather Ramsey and Austin Schroeder joined host Steve White from the Nebraska State Fair to discuss how corn and soybeans…

08/29/2025

August Wrap-Up: Corn Strength, Cattle Cash Trade, and What Coffee Tells Us About Markets | Kyle Bumsted | Grains and livestock closed the month of August on a strong note, with both complexes showing surprising resilience. On today’s Final Bell, livestock market analyst Kyle Bumsted joins Bryce Doeschot to break down the action.

Key highlights include:

Short covering & commercial buying: What fueled late-session strength in corn, soybeans, and cattle.

Global signals: Why South American weather and even coffee prices are worth watching for grain traders.

Cattle cash trade: Southern Plains bids pushing $242–$243, with feeders still red-hot.

North vs. South: The differences in grading and why cash trade varies across regions.

Looking ahead: Technical levels to watch after Labor Day and whether corn’s early fall low is in.

Bumsted explains why feeder cattle sellers may be “in the driver’s seat” right now, but also warns the market is only one headline away from sharp moves.

The Final Bell is a daily interactive wrap-up of what happened each day in the commodity markets. The Rural Radio Network will visit with a wide range of analysts to stay on top of market trends to help farmers and ranchers make informed decisions.

08/29/2025

📍 We’re in Omaha today with CLAAS as they announce plans for a brand-new Research & Development Center coming in Fall 2026!

The new facility will include:
✅ 160,000 sq. ft. footprint
✅ 44,800 sq. ft. total covered area
✅ 28,000 sq. ft. shop space
✅ 8,000 sq. ft. office & instrumentation space

This is an exciting investment in Nebraska agriculture and innovation! 🚜

08/29/2025

🤠 Cattle Call with Brad Kooima – This week, volatility is the name of the game. From a screwworm headline to record bred cow prices, here’s what ranchers and feeders need to know!

Cattle Call is an original production of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association and is brought to you by Wolf Auto – Small Town Strong.This week on Cattle Call...

08/28/2025

🐷🍿 The Nebraska State Fair is showcasing the heart of our ag community! 3,000 kids got a hands-on look at Nebraska’s farms, from cattle to corn, and learned why our beef makes the best cheeseburgers. 🍔 Gina Hudson of Nebraska Cattlemen and other volunteers are connecting city kids to farm life at Nebraska’s Largest Classroom!

Story and 📷: Steve White

Field trip to the state fair isn’t corn dogs and carnival but popcorn and pigs as kids connect with agriculture

08/28/2025

Markets Flip Higher Into the Close, Yield Debate Builds Ahead of September | Brian Splitt | Grains staged a strong turnaround heading into the close, while cattle finished lower. On today’s Final Bell, Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net joins Lacey Shippy to break down the day’s trade.

Key highlights include:

Tale of two sessions: Corn, beans, and wheat bounced back from morning lows to finish near the highs.

Yield uncertainty: USDA estimates face pressure after a dry August, echoing concerns from last year.

Soybeans: Pod counts vs. pod fill — why the crop’s potential is still uncertain.

Rumors and reality: Talk of a possible trade deal provides short-term optimism.

Looking ahead: Brazil’s planting, acreage shifts, and China’s role in global demand.

Splitt explains what’s fueling the late-session strength, how USDA might handle September adjustments, and the bigger themes that could drive the markets this fall.

The Final Bell is a daily interactive wrap-up of what happened each day in the commodity markets. The Rural Radio Network will visit with a wide range of analysts to stay on top of market trends to help farmers and ranchers make informed decisions.