Center for Agricultural Profitability

Solar panels on barns — Nebraska Extension Biological Systems Engineering Educator F. John Hay shares an in-depth analysis on the economics of on-farm solar following USDA's announcement that an additional $1 billion in grants are available to help ag producers and rural small businesses finance renewable energy systems or to make energy-efficiency improvements.

Economics of Behind-the-Meter On-Farm Solar Electric Systems

May 24, 2023

This webinar covers the general design elements of behind-the-meter on-farm solar and walks through production, value of electricity, interconnection policies and how these impact economic return.

Grain truck — It's vital to the grain marketing decision-making process to identify cognitive biases, recognize their effects and compensate appropriately. (Photo courtesy Center for Ag Profitability)

Corn Grain Marketing Strategy Unbiasing for 2023

May 11, 2023

Ag economics professionals analyze the past year’s corn market and some transpired events that may lead to bias in the coming year’s development and implementation of marketing strategy and grain pricing.

Case Farms for Farm-level Income and Policy Analysis in Nebraska

May 5, 2023

Throughout this initiative, a panel of Nebraska producers in eight counties will provide input to help build case farms across the state that accurately reflect local ag production.

Crop field — The May webinar will examine the latest average cash rental rates in the state as reported in the recently released Nebraska Farm Real Estate Report and offer insight on adjusting rental rates considering high commodity prices this year.

Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer the Latest on Cash Rents, Changing Commodity Prices for 2023

April 19, 2023

The May 15 webinar is free and will give attendees the opportunity to submit land management questions for the presenters to answer during the presentation.

CRP presentation slide — USDA representatives join UNL experts in this webinar to provide an in-depth analysis of the CRP, including eligibility requirements, enrollment procedures and program guidelines.

Grassland CRP: What It Is, How It Works, and Frequently Asked Questions

April 13, 2023

In this webinar, USDA experts provide an in-depth analysis of the Conservation Reserve Program to give producers a better understanding of their eligibility status and enrollment requirements.

Money in soybeans — According to the latest farm income outlook, production and feed expenses are expected to level off this year, and fuel and oil prices are expected to fall modestly. View the full report at the links below.

Nebraska Net Farm Income 2022-23 Update and Outlook

April 6, 2023

UNL ag finance experts review the latest farm income report, which suggests that Nebraska's net farm income will experience a modest rebound in 2023.

Alfalfa in sunset — Throughout this webinar, Aiken overviews the functions and goals of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and how producers can find success in the ag carbon credit markets.

Webinar: The Growing Climate Solutions Act

April 6, 2023

UNL Ag Law and Water Law Specialist Dave Aiken offers an overview of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and what it means for agriculture with respect to ag carbon credit markets.

Legislative chamber — Two bills in the 2023 legislative session have the potential to impact Nebraska ag in significant ways — LB 591 would change the deadline for oral cropland lease termination notice from Sept. 1 to Jan. 1, and LB 662 would enhance protection for livestock owners from nuisance lawsuits. (Photo credit: Nebraska Unicameral Information Office)

Lease Termination Deadline, Livestock Nuisance Bills Among Ag Agenda Items in 2023 Nebraska Legislature

March 30, 2023

UNL Agricultural Law and Water Specialist Dave Aiken reviews the details of two bills in the 2023 legislative session dealing with farmland leases and livestock nuisance lawsuits.

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