An Economic Comparison of Crop Share vs. Cash Rent on a Southeast Nebraska Farm

January 22, 2026

An Economic Comparison of Crop Share vs. Cash Rent on a Southeast Nebraska Farm

By Anastasia Meyer - Agricultural Economist and Extension Instructor

Farm equipment chops and loads corn residue at sunset, with tractors and a forage harvester working through a dusty field after harvest.
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Cash rent offers stability; crop share brings higher upside with more risk. See how a Gage County, Nebraska case study stacks up, and what to consider before choosing a lease.

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