Nebraska FARMcast - Farm and Ranch Management Podcast
1) Beyond the Auction: The Social Value of Nebraska's Livestock Sale Barns with Marilyn Schlake and Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel
Livestock sale barns are often thought of as places where cattle are bought and sold. But for many producers, they also serve as important gathering spaces — places to exchange information, build rela...Show More
2) Farmer Bridge Assistance: What's It Mean? With Brad Lubben
USDA has announced a new round of farm assistance called the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, a one-time payment intended to help producers manage financial pressure while longer-term farm safety-net...Show More
3) What's Ahead for Buy Fresh, Buy Local Nebraska in 2026 with Michelle Garwood and Skylar Falter
Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska is approaching its 20th year of connecting consumers with Nebraska-grown food and supporting farmers, ranchers, and food businesses across the state. In this episode, Mich...Show More
4) Base Acres Explained: How They Compare to Planting on Nebraska Farms with Jessica Groskopf, Cory Walters, and Anastasia Meyer
Base acres are the foundation of Farm Bill commodity payments, but in Nebraska they don’t always line up with what farmers are planting today. In this episode, economists with the University of Nebras...Show More
5) Policy Gains but Uncertainty Looms in 2026 for Ag Producers With Brad Lubben
As farmers and ranchers plan for 2026, federal ag policy offers a mix of stronger support and lingering uncertainty. Brad Lubben, extension ag policy specialist with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln...Show More
Policy Gains but Uncertainty Looms in 2026 for Ag Producers With Brad Lubben
24:26 | Dec 15th, 2025
6) Nebraska Farm Income Outlook: A Tale of Two Sectors with Brad Lubben
Nebraska’s net farm income is projected to climb more than 40% in 2025, driven by strong cattle prices and a surge in government payments. But those headline numbers don’t tell the whole story. Crop r...Show More
7) A Tradition of Trust: Nebraska Farmer and Nebraska Extension with Curt Arens and Brad Lubben
For generations, Nebraska Farmer magazine and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Extension programs have helped farmers and ranchers stay informed, adapt to change, and make better business decision...Show More
8) Bigger Farms, Bigger Challenges: The Costs of Growing with Tim Meyer
Expanding acres, adding livestock, or investing in bigger equipment can spread out costs and boost efficiency — but growth also brings new challenges. In this episode, Tim Meyer, associate professor o...Show More
9) Veterinary Drug Residue Regulations in Major U.S. Export Markets with Elliott Dennis and Akinbode Okunola
When U.S. beef, pork, and poultry are exported, they’re tested to make sure residues from antibiotics, dewormers, or other animal health products stay below certain limits. The catch is that those lim...Show More
10) Smart Spending in a Record Cattle Market with Brock Ortner and Glennis McClure
Record-high calf prices in 2024 and 2025 have given cow-calf producers a welcome boost, but deciding how to reinvest those earnings can be tricky. Should profits go toward tax savings, new equipment, ...Show More
Smart Spending in a Record Cattle Market with Brock Ortner and Glennis McClure
34:07 | Aug 26th, 2025