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Should I sell or lease my Nebraska farmland?
At some point or another, many landowners will face the decision on whether it’s in their best interest to sell or lease some or all of their Nebraska farmland. The decision to sell farmland is often guided by emotional and/or financial concerns, and understandably so. Many landowners may attempt, in the end, to lease their […]
Considering Giving Up Your Cash Rent Lease?
As cash rental rates continue to increase each year, and in the face of continued low commodity prices due to high-yielding harvest expectations, more and more farmers eyeing their cash flow for 2016 are considering giving up their cash rent leases. Is this a sound decision, and if determined so, what do producers need to […]
Higher-Than Anticipated WASDE Report Numbers Result in Bearish Grain Markets
On Tuesday, August 12th, the USDA released its latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates, and as usual, had some unexpected numbers for analysts and producers. Higher-than-anticipated yield estimates in both corn and soybeans resulted in lower grain prices for both crops. Most of the pre-report analysis was based on the USDA’s latest weekly Crop […]
What does a Land Manager do for a Landowner?
To own farmland is both rewarding and a lot of hard work. The amount of decisions to be made regarding the growing of crops, as well as the marketing of those crops, managing the land and equipment, figuring out fair leasing options, and controlling input costs are too numerous to mention. Increasingly, many landowners are […]
How are Nebraska Crops Looking?
When it comes to important growing milestones, July is an important month, especially for corn. The USDA released its weekly crops progress report on Monday. How are things looking for Nebraska crops, as well as for crops across the Midwest? The good news is that, after a slow start to planting season and early on […]
Why Have Grain Bins in Your Farmland Lease?
There are many things to consider when arranging a farmland lease. First, both parties must agree on which type of lease to use, whether that is a cash rental agreement, a flexible lease agreement, or some other arrangement. Then, other considerations come into play: farmland location, soil quality, land values, crop yields, personal goals, and […]
Estate Taxes on Nebraska Farmland: What Do They Mean for Your Heirs?
If there’s one topic we address more frequently on this blog than others, it is the issue of estate planning, and for good reason: It is one of the most important actions a landowner takes to ensure that ownership passes along to the next generation in a smooth, straightforward manner. Proper estate planning allows one’s […]
Grain Markets Higher in Response to June 30th Reports
Wet weather across the Midwest continues to curb crop progress—both planting and growth. The two USDA reports released this week, Crop Progress on Monday, June 29th, and the Planted Acres report on Tuesday, both reflected the effects of the overabundance of precipitation. It continues to create problems for farmers, and crop conditions have substantially deteriorated […]