Terminating a Verbal Farm Land Lease
August 14, 2019
The deadline for formal notification to terminate a verbal or handshake year-to-year land lease agreement is September 1. Here are some things to consider when terminating various types of land leases.
USDA: Farm Real Estate Value up Slightly in Nebraska
August 7, 2019
Nebraska's farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, increased from 2018, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farm real estate value for 2019 averaged $2,850 per acre, up $100 per acre (4%) from last year.
Taking a Closer Look at the Most Efficient Farms
August 7, 2019
The Top Efficient Farms group is a selection of operations with Nebraska Farm Business, Inc that consistently retain more than 20% of gross income as net. These farms are not the highest efficiency farms each year, they are just the most consistent from year-to-year.
Price Volatility Brings Marketing Opportunities, With Risks
August 1, 2019
Uncertainty about national grain production as well as local yields has put farmers in a tough place. Should they sell growing crop now, or wait? This articles looks at two examples as well as what to consider with a hedging strategy.
Cash-Rent Workshops to Cover Current Rates, Leases, Budgets
July 30, 2019
These workshops will cover current trends in cash rental rates and land values, lease provisions, crop and grazing land considerations, and current university crop budget information.
Good Farmer to Great Manager Record-Keeping Course at 2 Sites
July 12, 2019
The difference between a good farmer and a great manager often comes down to knowing the true financial position of a farm. Good records make it possible to track an operation’s financial position. Learn how to get your records in order at upcoming workshops in Lincoln and Bridgeport.
Avoiding Fireworks When Two Generations Manage an Ag Operation
June 26, 2019
Sometimes when a younger generation returns to the farm, shared management can be a difficult transition. The author of this Cornhusker Economics article talked with growers across the state about their concerns and offers recommendations for achieving a smooth integration.
Using Your Precision Ag Data for Faster Reporting to USDA FSA
June 19, 2019
For the next few weeks (ending July 15), producers in 19 Nebraska counties can report their planted acres to FSA electronically using precision ag data they may have collected during planting season.