UNL Survey Results Indicate Rising Cost of Custom Machinery Operations
July 12, 2018
Results from the university’s 2018 Custom Rates Survey indicate rising costs for some custom machine operations and services since the survey was last conducted two years ago. State average labor rates increased 6% to $18.85/hour and average diesel costs increased from $1.68 to $2.46/gallon, which could influence custom rate changes.
Accounting for Agriculture: Federal Withholding after New Tax Bill
July 11, 2018
With the higher standard deduction and changes in child credits in the new US tax code, taxpayers may need to reconsider how much to withhold for federal taxes in each pay period. Here are information and a tool to help you assess your situation.
Agricultural Economic and Technology Summit July 17-18
July 9, 2018
Register now for "Challenging Times...Innovating Solutions," an agricultural economic and technology conference for growers and agribusiness. It will be held July 17-18 in Kearney.
Overview of Production Cost Trends
July 9, 2018
An overview of short- and long-term production cost trends and how to use this information for planning for 2019 crops.
Excel Pro Tip: How Names Save Time
June 25, 2018
Naming cells in Excel can make it easier and faster to locate just the cells you want for calculations. Amid a complex array of worksheets, naming can help you more quickly access and use the data you need.
Gold Star Negotiations: The Power of Reciprocity
June 19, 2018
Reciprocity can be a powerful persuasive tool in negotiations, but it also can be misused and lead to emotional rather than well thought-out responses. Learn how to recognize when reciprocity is being used and when to integrate it in your negotiations.
Excel Pro Tip: Using Multiple Windows
June 14, 2018
As Excel workbooks get more complex, it often becomes necessary to review different parts of a spreadsheet or different spreadsheets in the workbook at the same time. Using multiple windows can be a real time saver, helping users be more effective.
Cornhusker Economics: Using Partial Budgets to Examine Incremental Ag Business Changes
June 8, 2018
When considering business changes for your farm or ranch, focusing on a partial budget can help evaluate the financial effect of incremental changes without accounting for the entire farm budget. The story offers key points to consider and examples of how to apply them to your farm business.