Nebraska CropWatch

Episode 225. Polar vortex stretching will be over soon

Episode 224. Seasonal outlook and look ahead to spring 2026

In this conversation, Eric Hunt discusses recent weather patterns, precipitation deficits, and the implications of La Niña on future weather conditions. He provides insights into drought conditions, snowpack levels, and seasonal weather predictions for the upcoming months, emphasizing the importance of these factors for agricultural planning and crop management.

Episode 223. State of the agricultural economy with Dr. Ernie Goss (Professor at Creighton)

In this episode, Dr. Ernie Goss (professor of Economics at Creighton) joins to talk about the state of the rural and regional economy, the impact of tariffs, why land is a good investment, why trade is still crucial, and China can play hardball with us more than our neighbors. Ernie ends by discussing the recent closure of the Tyson plant and the unintended consequences of recent political decisions. Ernie also reveals he is the grandson of a Georgia sharecropper and found his way to economics through love of Geography. 

Episode 222. Short update on Saturday snow and milder weather next week

Episode 221. Implications of polar vortex stretching or SSW: Dr. Judah Cohen (AER/MIT)

Episode 220. Karen Braun (Zaner): Pro Farmer Tour, Soybean purchases, and USDA Report analysis

In this episode, Karen Braun of Zaner comes on to talk about weather related challenges with the season's corn and soybean crops, what the USDA report showed today on yield and stock numbers, and what China is or more importantly isn't buying in terms of soybean and how that will affect acreage numbers next year. 

Episode 219: Record warm tomorrow and rain chances next week

Episode 218. Taste of winter followed by a warm-up