Department of Agricultural Economics

Map of Nebraska ag land values for 2024 by region
The 2024 Farm Real Estate Survey reports market values on the seven types of land by region across Nebraska, as well all-land average values for the entire state. (CAP image)

Nebraska Ag Land Values Up 5%, According to 2024 Farm Real Estate Survey

March 13, 2024
The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by 5% over the prior year — the third consecutive year of ag land value increases for the state.

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Case farms map

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.

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Making Better Farm Management Decisions

May 5, 2022
This Cornhusker Economics article discusses how producers can recognize and understand their own behaviors while making decisions, and avoid errors that may negatively affect their operations.

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Farmland

IANR Launches Center for Agricultural Profitability

June 29, 2021
The new center focuses on research, extension outreach and education related to profitability and supporting informed decision-making and management choices for farmers and ranchers.

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John Beghin, new Michael Yanney Chair of International Trade and Finance
John Beghin, new Michael Yanney Chair of International Trade and Finance

UNL Ag Economics Names Chair of International Trade and Finance

May 17, 2019
John Beghin has been named the Michael Yanney Chair of International Trade and Finance. An expert in international agriculture and food-markets economics, he is the former director of Iowa State University's Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute.

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Land management quarterly. Links to full article

Time to Submit Your Rental Rate and Land Value Questions

May 16, 2019
Are you wondering about what's going to happen with agricultural land values and rental rates, given storm damage and market turmoil this spring. Submit your questions and join the second Agricultural Land Management Quarterly webinar for the answers this Monday, May 20.

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Graph of Nebraska Agriucltural Average All Land Values from 1978 to 2019

Average Ag Land Values Drop 3% from a Year Ago

March 13, 2019
The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska declined by 3% over the prior year to an average of $2,650 per acre, according to the 2019 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey, released this week by the Department of Agricultural Economics. The annual survey covers ag land values and cash rental rates.

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The annual Women in Agriculture Conference offers business management training as well as opportunities to network with other producers and educators.
The annual Women in Agriculture Conference offers business management training as well as opportunities to network with other producers.

“Taking Charge Of Change” Focus of Women in Ag Conference

January 24, 2019
Women producers looking to increase their business management skills are encouraged to attend the 2019 Women in Agriculture Conference Feb. 21-22 in Kearney. Conference and lodging scholarships are available and applications are due by Feb. 1.

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