Returning to the Farm Workshops Set for March 8-9 in Kearney
February 15, 2024
This workshop series assists families and agricultural operations with developing financial plans and successful working arrangements to meet their unique needs.
The Importance of Strategic Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
February 15, 2024
Center for Agricultural Profitability Director Larry Van Tassell discusses two steps that make planning strategic: defining the mission of the business, and assessing the external environment and its implications for the farm business.
New Program Aims to Help Socially Disadvantaged Ag Producers Access Capital
February 14, 2024
The program will assist underserved farmers and ranchers with finding affordable funding sources to start and grow their business.
![The Agricultural Budget Calculator is a free tool to help producers figure machinery field operation and ownership costs. For more, visit the <a href="https://cap.unl.edu/abc" target="_blank">ABC website</a>. (CAP photo) Combine harvesting corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-02-02-ag-buget-calculator-field-operations.jpg?itok=AcD84LXS)
Figuring Field Operation Costs Using the Agricultural Budget Calculator Program
February 1, 2024
This article provides an in-depth analysis of field operation costs for newer equipment versus slightly older equipment of similar size and power, which are used to determine costs for planting row crops.
One-Participant 401(k): Saving for Retirement and Reducing Taxes
January 31, 2024
Insights on saving for retirement and reducing tax liability for self-employed farmers and ranchers.
One-Participant 401(k) as a Tool for Farmers and Ranchers
January 31, 2024
Center for Ag Profitability experts review features of the One-Participant 401(k), which helps self-employed individuals and their spouses save money for retirement and reduce taxable income.
![While taking stock of your operation for the new year, it’s also a good time to start planning spring annual forages. While oats are probably the most common cool-season annual forage planted in Nebraska, spring triticale or spring barley are also good options, with comparable forage yield and quality. Oat field in summer](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/oat-field.png?itok=mOT-ZLMZ)
Pasture and Forage Minute: Preparing Your Operation for 2024, Planning Spring Annual Forages
January 23, 2024
Winter brings time to take stock of our current operations and plan for the future, which can make a significant impact on success in the upcoming year.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for February 2024
January 22, 2024
February's clinics will be located in Fairbury, Norfolk, Stuart and Greeley.