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UNL Extension in the Southwest Four Counties

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Acreage, Farm & Ranch photo - cattle in pasture by windmill

Agriculture


      • Crops

      • Diversified Agriculture

      • Livestock

      • Water

West Central Cattleman's Day and Trade Show

Corn/Soybean Profitability Workshop

Irrigation Clinic

2008 Farm Bill (872 kb pdf file 17 pages)
Farmer's must decide by August 14 which commodity support program to utilize. This powerpoint will help with this decision.  It also describes the factors that will effect the relative payout for DCP or ACRE.

2008 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part I, EC823
Results of a spring 2008 survey of farm custom rates for spring and summer operations, including planting and small grains harvest. Based on surveys of custom operators in eight regions of Nebraska and updated every two years.  

2008 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part II, EC826
Results of a spring 2008 survey of farm custom rates for fall, winter and miscellaneous operations, including harvest, transportation and making silage. It's based on surveys of custom operators in eight regions of Nebraska and updated every two years.

Cash Rental Rates
Cornhusker Economics Preliminary Reported Cash Rental Rates for Various Types of Nebraska Farmland by Agricultural Statistics District for 2009 and Comparison with Year Earlier Levels.

Crop-share or Crop-share/Cash Farm Lease
This form can provide the landlord and tenant with a guide for developing an agreement to fit their
individual situation.  

 

UNL Extension Resources

UNL Extension is committed to helping large-scale agricultural producers and small farm owners. Our research-based programs can help you produce a safe and wholesome food supply that is environmentally friendly and profitable, learn how to protect and manage water resources, better manage your rural living environment, and more.

Market Journal
The weekly Market Journal program provides grain/livestock market commentary and analysis; weather, climate, and soil moisture updates; practical advice from seasoned, working producers; and other agricultural management information. This well-known and highly regarded program is produced by UNL Extension and televised on Nebraska NET stations and Dish Network’s UniversityHouse Channel. It is also available at no charge via the Web.

Cornhusker Economics Newsletter
A weekly newsletter with current research and reports on the “economics” of agricultural production and rural community issues. Includes weekly markets. It is produced by the UNL Department of Agricultural Economics.

Acreage & Small Farm Insights
This monthly e-newsletter from the UNL Extension Acreage team provides timely information to help acreage and small farm owners manage their rural living environment.


Know how … know now by clicking on one of the following links: Crops, Diversified Agriculture, Livestock, or Water. These links lead to some of the best Extension programs offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Enjoy!
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Nebraska Women in Agriculture
Educational programs and online resources designed to assist women in their agricultural business.

2009 WIA Conference
February 26 and 27, 2009
Holiday Inn and Convention Center
Kearney, NE