Nebraska Farm Real Estate and Financial Considerations in 2020
December 13, 2019
Agricultural producers face challenging financial circumstances on their cropland in 2020. While the upcoming production year provides a potentially better outlook, challenges remain for profitability and the health of the operation.
Why Should You Prepare and Use Crop Budgets?
December 4, 2019
The 2020 Crop Production Budgets for Nebraska are now available. They include 80 budgets for 15 crops, available in both PDF and customizable Excel formats.
Winter Wheat Crop Budgets Available for 7 Systems
August 30, 2019
Customizable winter wheat crop production budgets can be a farm management tool as you look at costs and possible cost-savings areas for the next crop.
Should Leases be Adjusted for Flood-Damaged Farm Ground?
March 28, 2019
This article provides guidance on adjusting rental rates for flood-damaged cropland with different lease characteristics, including having that important landlord-tenant discussion this spring before planting.
Register Now for Annie’s Project Course
January 10, 2019
Through Annie’s Project courses farm women become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators by networking and managing critical information. Registration is now underway for three-week courses beginning in late January in Beatrice and Sidney.
Nebraska Crop Production Budgets for 2019
November 14, 2018
The Nebraska Crop Production Budgets have been revised and updated for 2019 with 78 budgets covering different management systems for 15 crops. The largest cost increases from 2018 were for nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers.
Using Wheat Crop Budgets to Assist Decision Making
August 29, 2018
Nebraska Extension has published seven wheat production budgets to help growers identify total costs under different scenarios as well as potential opportunities for trimming costs.
Nebraska Farm Custom Rate Survey Participants Requested
December 15, 2017
Nebraska custom operators are invited to take part in the 2018 Nebraska Farm Custom Rate Survey. Results for the 2018 survey will be published mid-2018.