Land Rental Rates

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According to the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey preliminary report, the market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by over 14% over the prior year. (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability)

2023 Farm Real Estate Report Published: Nebraska Land Values Up 14%

March 16, 2023
The 2023 report findings mark the second-largest increase in market value of ag land in Nebraska since 2014, and the highest non-inflation-adjusted statewide land value in 45 years.

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If your grass, alfalfa or cereal grain feed tests low in magnesium, switching to a high calcium or magnesium mineral will ensure better animal health and milk production.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Avoiding Tetany, Nitrate Issues, Calculating Pasture Rental Rates

February 7, 2023
Extension educators review the importance of testing winter hay and monitoring animals for tetany and nitrate poisoning, and factors to consider while calculating pasture lease rates.

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Year in Review: USDA Reports on Higher Land Values and County-Level Cash Rent Estimates Across Nebraska in 2022

January 12, 2023
USDA NASS estimates reflect a 21% increase in Nebraska farm real estate values and cropland values in 2022.

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Nebraska Farm Real Estate and Financial Considerations in 2020

December 13, 2019
Agricultural producers face challenging financial circumstances on their cropland in 2020. While the upcoming production year provides a potentially better outlook, challenges remain for profitability and the health of the operation.

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Ask Your Land Lease and Management Questions for Monday Webinar

August 16, 2019
The Agricultural Land Management Quarterly webinar Monday, Aug. 19, will focus on land values and cash rental rates as well as cover crop utilization and lease considerations. The September 1 lease termination deadline and the importance of a written lease will also be covered.

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Quarterly Webinar Series to Address Land Management Issues

August 16, 2019

Ad for Land Management QuarterlyThe third edition of Agricultural Land Management Quarterly will feature results from the 2019 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey, including land values and cash rental rates.

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Nebraska Land Values Drop 3% from 2018

June 28, 2019
The all-land average value in Nebraska for the year ending February 1, 2019 averaged about 3% lower than the year before, according to the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Highlights report released this week. This marks five consecutive years of declining land values, accounting for a total decline of 20%.

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Time to Submit Your Rental Rate and Land Value Questions

May 16, 2019
Are you wondering about what's going to happen with agricultural land values and rental rates, given storm damage and market turmoil this spring. Submit your questions and join the second Agricultural Land Management Quarterly webinar for the answers this Monday, May 20.

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