By the Numbers: Who's Paying How Much in Cash Rent?
September 11, 2017
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service has released average cash rents by county for irrigated, non-irrigated and pasture ag lands in Nebraska. Higher rates tended to be in eastern Nebraska for all three land use types.
University's HHD Displays Focus on Strengthening the Farm/Ranch Bottom Line
August 31, 2017
Husker Harvest Days exhibits from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will demonstrate how minor changes on Nebraska's farms and ranches can lead to major returns.
Tracking Grain Price Basis to Identify Trends
August 16, 2017
A new interactive, online tool can help you better understand and monitor local elevator basis levels and trends for corn, soybean, and wheat, which may help you garner a higher cash price for your grain.
Western Nebraska Landlord-Tenant Cash Lease Workshop
August 15, 2017
An Aug. 29 Landlord-Tenant Cash Lease workshop is designed to help landlords and tenants put together a lease that is right for both parties involved and help maintain positive farm leasing relationships. It will be held at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center from 9-11:30 a.m.
Topics for discussion include:
Nebraska Farm & Ranch Expenditures Down from 2016
August 15, 2017
But Several Expense Categories Far Exceed National Averages
Who Needs a 1099?
August 8, 2017
Farmers and ranchers are required to issue IRS 1099 forms for any payments of $600 or more made in the course of their trade or business. This basically means that if you are deducting that cost on your tax return, your need to issue a 1099. Learn more about the requirements and recommendations for issuing.
Terminating a Verbal Farm Land Lease
August 2, 2017
Some farm leases are not written, but are verbal or "handshake" agreements, the details of which may be remembered differently by both parties. This article addresses the deadline for giving termination notice for crop land leases (Sept. 1), how the requirements differ for crop and pasture lands, and links to sample written leases.
Q&A on 2017 Solar Eclipse and Nebraska Agritourism Liability
July 27, 2017
Nebraska will be host to thousands of visitors looking to catch the optimal view of the August 21 above our skies. Before opening up your lands to this agritourism opportunity, be sure to understand and addess your liability.