Cornhusker Economics: Negotiating Cash Rent Like a Pro
February 13, 2019
Given the constraints of both the landlord and tenant, real estate taxes, and the farm economy, finding an equitable crop land rental agreement before February 28 may take a little creativity this year. Considering these factors may help.
Landlord-Tenant Farmland Rent Workshops
February 5, 2019
Current and future landowners and tenants should make plans to attend one of several free land management workshops sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. “Managing Agricultural Land for the 21st Century” will cover current trends in cash rental rates, lease provisions, and crop and grazing land considerations.
Quarterly Webinar Series to Address Land Management Issues
January 31, 2019
The Agricultural Land Management Quarterly webinar series debuts February 18 with management advice and insight for Nebraska landowners, agricultural producers, and others with an interest in agricultural land.
IANR's Engler Program Brings 'Shark Tank' to Nebraska
January 30, 2019
Those innovative solutions you've developed in your shop or even in your kitchen might just land you a place on next season's Shark Tank. The ABC Emmy-winning program will be hosting a casting call in Lincoln this April, courtesy of the IANR's Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship program. Come and connect with other Nebraska innovators.
Farm Finance and Ag Law Clinics this February
January 29, 2019
Schedule free, one-on-one ag law or ag financial consultations at one of these five sites in February.
Trends in Nebraska Agricultural Land Ownership and Rental Patterns
January 25, 2019
A survey of Nebraska farmers indicated that, typically, 50% of the cropland acres on an operation are owned and the other 50% are rented in either the form of cash leased or crop shared. Here are the percentages by district.
Will A Post-Harvest Date-Driven Marketing Plan Improve Your Corn Revenue?
January 24, 2019
This article evaluates various date-driven post-harvest marketing strategies for corn using historical cash prices from Columbus, Nebraska.
Avoid Family Trouble when Planning Farm/Ranch Succession
January 24, 2019
When looking at farm succession or transfer, sometimes recognizing the contribution of the sibling who stayed on the farm can be difficult for those who didn't. Good communication among family members is critical to a fair settlement. Here's one plan.