Director of the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center
Brad Lubben
faculty
- Exten Assoc Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Brad Lubben is an Extension Associate Professor, Policy Specialist, and Director of the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has nearly 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension, focusing on agricultural policy and agricultural economics and working in Illinois, Kansas, and Nebraska. Brad's expertise includes federal farm policy and agricultural policy development and risk management education. Brad grew up on a grain and livestock farm near Burr, southeast of Lincoln and holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Ph.D. from Kansas State University.
Land and Leasing Webinars to Cover Cash Rents, Landlord-tenant Issues for 2024
March 15, 2024
Two upcoming workshops will review a wide variety of land management concerns for Nebraska producers, from land value trends and cash rents to creating estate plans.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: March 14, 2024
March 15, 2024
It wouldn't be the Midwest without balmy weather on the first day of spring followed by lots of snow. Check out next week's storm predictions in this latest update from the Nebraska State Climate Office.
TAPS: A Year of Surprising Results
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TAPS leaders discuss the effect of the many different strategies and decisions made in the 2023 contest in the wake of hail damage and a declining corn market.
2024 Crop Insurance Prices and Decision Making
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Agricultural economics experts discuss projected prices for the upcoming crop year, the importance of projected prices in managing risk exposure, and different insurance contract options for managing 2024 risk.
Nebraska Extension Hosting First Nebraska Sprayer Drone Conference on March 28
March 14, 2024
This one-day event will provide participants an opportunity to interact with fellow sprayer drone enthusiasts and learn the necessary steps to enter the sprayer drone arena.
Summer 2024 Weather Outlook
March 13, 2024
Temperatures this summer are expected to be seasonally warm and total precipitation is expected to be average to below average statewide, according to the CPC.
Nebraska Ag Land Values Up 5%, According to 2024 Farm Real Estate Survey
March 13, 2024
The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by 5% over the prior year — the third consecutive year of ag land value increases for the state.
Thompson Discusses New Nitrogen Management Tool on RFD-TV
March 12, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Laura Thompson shares insights on how UNL's new nitrogen tool will help farmers determine fertilizer needs for their operation and find more success in their overall farm management goals.