This week on Market Journal… Market Analysis – Doug Simon from Tredas gives his analysis of the crop progress report. Doug also discusses the August WASDE Report and how trade has affected it. Palmer Amaranth Management in Balance Bean Soybeans– Amit Jhala, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist explains a new variety of soybean called Balance Bean and how it will help with managing Palmer Amaranth in the field. Improving Economic Feed Efficiency With Corn Silage– University of Nebraska Professor Emeritus of Ruminant Nutrition Terry Klopfenstein discusses new University research on using corn silage to improve cattle feed efficiency. Nebraska Livestock Matrix –Ag Promotion Coordinator Steve Martin from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture explains the Nebraska Livestock Matrix and how it can be used to benefit producers and counties alike. Weather Outlook – Al Dutcher, Nebraska Extension agricultural climatologist, gives his forecast for the coming week.

Doug Simon from Tredas gives his analysis of the crop progress report. Doug also discusses the August WASDE Report and how trade has affected it.

Amit Jhala, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist explains a new variety of soybean called Balance Bean and how it will help with managing Palmer Amaranth in the field.

The Backyard Farmer panel answer gardening questions.

Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd talks about the importance of good hydrangea management.

Nebraska Extension Entomologists Jody Green and Jonathan Larson try to take the scary out of spiders and discuss the various kinds of spiders you might find around your home and garden.

(Show will go longer than what is livestreamed.) The 4-H Western Horse Show 3 includes Bareback  Equitation, Western Pleasure Ponies, Western Pleasure Horses, Western Horsemanship and Extreme Versatility. Stock horses are typically used, with western attire and tack. Bareback Equitation, Western Pleasure and Western Horsemanship are classes that showcase the horse’s movement and ability, as well as the exhibitor’s horsemanship. Extreme versatility is a class for advanced riders to complete three sections of the event with the same horse. Lancaster County Super Fair has the largest 4-H horse county fair show in Nebraska, with 40 events spanning 7 days! The Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair  at SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government.

(Entire show will be livestreamed.) 4-H youth show their dairy goats and pygmy (miniature) goats. In the showmanship classes, 4-H’ers are judged on their ability to handle and present their goat. Showmen  are divided into classes based on age and by dairy goat or pygmy goat. In breed classes, the goats are evaluated on their conformation (skeletal and muscular structures) desirable for their breed. The Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair  at SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government.

(Livestreaming will start with show already in progress.) These classes will involve miniature horses and Shetland ponies. Exhibitors display their showmanship and halter skills, as well as miniature horse  jumping and pleasure driving with the horses pulling carts. Lancaster County Super Fair has the largest 4-H horse county fair show in Nebraska, with 40 events spanning 7 days! The Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair  at SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government.

Use this tool that you probably have laying around your barn. Who knew shedding could be THAT easy?

Join Extension Educator from Michigan State University, Taylor Fabus, as she shares several very easy, quick tips to use in your next riding lesson!

Not everyone needs or wants to use one, and that's absolutely fine...but here are some great tips on how to correctly attach a fake tail onto a horse.

Meet Patti on her Hamilton County farm. Nebraska Women in Agriculture conference is February 22-23, 2018 in Kearney. Registration opens January 1, 2018 http://wia.unl.edu/

Meet Linda on her Banner County farm. Nebraska Women in Agriculture conference is February 22-23, 2018 in Kearney. Registration opens January 1, 2018 http://wia.unl.edu/

Meet Anita on her Cherry County ranch. Nebraska Women in Agriculture conference is February 22-23, 2018 in Kearney. Registration opens January 1, 2018 http://wia.unl.edu/

Learn how to successfully create a Facebook contest, engage your customers and develop the right message for your contests. Jenny Nixon and Connie Hancock, Nebraska Extension Community Vitality Educators share tips on creating a Facebook contest.

Looking for a simple appetizer? Try this Mango Tango Black Bean Salsa recipe! Salsa recipes with fruit are always a hit because they provide the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Recipe is courtesy of the Canned Food Alliance. View full recipe and tips at: wp.me/p2LnjI-ek

Have you ever cut mango dices? There is a trick to it. Check out this video to learn a few simple tips to help you cut a mango into dices. Remember to always wash produce before cutting it. For more tips and recipes that help you make Healthier Decisions, visit makinghealthierdecisions.com/.

Dr. James Barnes Will Share Several Lessons Learned from the Mississippi State University Extension Service's Program called Mississippi Bricks to Clicks (www.msbrickstoclicks.com).

Power of Business is wrapping up our Cyber Security Awareness series with a Friday 15 devoted to helping you protect your customers! Having a presence online is the new business standard but your customers have been barraged with warnings about the dangers of doing business online. You, the business owner, have a responsibility to act responsibly to protect their information and assure them that doing business with you is a great option. Join Power of Business contributors Mary Peabody (UVM) and Steve Hadcock (Cornell) for an overview on steps to take to keep your customers' information safe.

As part of the Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium for high school students, I am presenting about beef nutrition and how to make videos using iMovie, so I created this video to show a fun and easy way to promote beef.