![The Agricultural Budget Calculator is a free tool to help producers figure machinery field operation and ownership costs. For more, visit the <a href="https://cap.unl.edu/abc" target="_blank">ABC website</a>. (CAP photo) Combine harvesting corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-02-02-ag-buget-calculator-field-operations.jpg?itok=AcD84LXS)
Figuring Field Operation Costs Using the Agricultural Budget Calculator Program
February 1, 2024
This article provides an in-depth analysis of field operation costs for newer equipment versus slightly older equipment of similar size and power, which are used to determine costs for planting row crops.
2024 Nebraska Crop Budgets — A Mixed Review With Some Costs Higher, Some Lower
November 17, 2023
Glennis McClure, Nebraska Extension educator and farm and ranch management analyst, reviews her projections for cost of crop production in 2024.
‘Ag SmartMoney Week’ Offers Free Webinars, Workshops for Ag Producers to Improve Management Skills
November 2, 2023
The series will include three in-person workshops and seven webinars covering topics related to risk management, estate and transition planning, land leasing and rental rates, human resources and technology.
Harvest Operations: Own It or Hire It?
September 22, 2023
A review of custom rates in 2022 and how to use the Ag Budget Calculator to determine what custom operators may be charging this year.
Technology Use Growing on Nebraska Farms and Ranches
August 24, 2023
A recent USDA NASS survey on technology use in agriculture revealed some interesting trends for the industry — in particular, Nebraska's above-average rating on ownership and use of technology.
Tracking Cost of Production During the Growing Season Using the Ag Budget Calculator (ABC) Program
July 28, 2023
In these workshops, ag finance professionals will guide participants through the process of creating customized crop budgets for owned and rented farms, determining costs on a per-farm or field basis, and more.
![The <a href="https://agbudget.unl.edu" target="_blank">Agricultural Budget Calculator</a> can help producers develop economic and cash enterprise budgets to determine breakeven prices and yields. (Center for Ag Profitability photo) Sprayer in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-06-30-breakevena-analysis.jpeg?itok=KTiYrAVC)
Using Breakeven Analysis for Better Decisions
June 30, 2023
Center for Ag Profitability Director Larry Van Tassell explains how to calculate breakeven prices and yields, and how the Agricultural Budget Calculator can help speed the process.
![ABC program users can watch for new virtual and in-person training workshops and Q&A sessions to be scheduled on the <a href="https://cap.unl.edu/abc/training" target="_blank">CAP website</a>. Tractor in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2022-07-08-abc-training.jpeg?itok=FNFi2LZs)
ABC Q&A Sessions Scheduled for June, July
May 25, 2023
Producers are encouraged to ask questions about making the best use of the ABC program for their operation and share feedback about the financial management tool during these virtual meetings.