Managing an Ever-complex Farming Operation: Seven Types of Waste
April 22, 2021
To add value and success to your operation without adding more cattle or acres, review the seven types of wastes to watch for on your farm.
Extension Record-keeping Course for Farmers and Ranchers Set for June
April 15, 2021
The next session of “Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options,” Nebraska Extension’s four-part farm and ranch record-keeping course, will be held virtually on Thursdays beginning June 3.
Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for April
March 23, 2020
Free legal and financial clinics are being offered for farmers and ranchers at seven sites across the state in April 2020. The clinics are one-on-one meetings with an agricultural law attorney and an agricultural financial counselor.
Disaster, Financial Shocks & Stress - You Aren’t Alone
March 11, 2020
Everyone confronts times of stress. Know that whatever challenges you have faced, you are not alone!
Financial Services Program Aims to Help Nebraska Farmers, Ranchers
January 23, 2020
A new Nebraska Extension financial services program offers farmers and ranchers across the state tools to utilize existing data to improve decision-making and management in their operations.
Section 199a of the New Tax Act – The 20% Pass-Through
August 22, 2018
Implementing one of the new tax law changes, Section 199a - the 20% Pass-Through, may offer some challenges to tax preparers working with ag producers who qualify both as business owners and co-op members.
Financial Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Ag Producers
August 22, 2018
As experts continue to interpret the new tax code, two things are certain for ag producers: The changes are far reaching and complex and in many cases, will result in a lower tax liability. This overview looks at several of the major changes affecting ag producers.
Characteristics Contributing to Nebraska Farm and Ranch Financial Stress
January 24, 2018
Because producers are unique in their production costs, yields, prices, capital allocation, location, etc., identifying the demographic and financial characteristics contributing to financial stress is important to gain a deeper understanding of the problem. This article explores the results of a 2016 survey of Nebraska crop and livestock producers on the topic of financial stress.