Nebraska FARMcast - Farm and Ranch Management Podcast
1) 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
2) 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
3) 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
4) 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
5) 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
6) 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
7) 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
8) The Big Beautiful Bill Act: Impacts on Ag with Brad Lubben
Dr. Brad Lubben, ag policy specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability breaks down the massive reconciliation bill – officially the “One Big Beautiful Bi...Show More
9) 2025 Nebraska Grocery Industry Summit to Support Rural Grocers with Ansley Fellers and Charlotte Narjes
The 2025 Grocery Industry Summit is Aug. 25, 2025, in Kearney. The third annual event brings together grocery store owners, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address some of the bigges...Show More
10) Farm Succession Without a Next Generations with Jessica Groskopf
This episodes returns to an important conversation around farm and ranch succession planning—specifically for those who don’t have a family heir lined up to take over the operation. We're joined by Je...Show More