Farm Management and Ag Policy

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

How Will DOGE Affect the Farm Bill?

DOGE or Department of Government Efficiencies could have a big impact on USDA federal ag programs. Brad Lubben, Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist says mandates from Washington could impact the upcoming farm bill negotiations.

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Monday, March 3, 2025

Department of Government Efficiency’s Effect on Agriculture

The new Department of Government Efficiencies is reshaping and downsizing many federal government departments and programs, but how will this effect agriculture? Brad Lubben, Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist says previous administrations have had the same goal with different outcomes.

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Monday, February 24, 2025

Paying Family Members on the Farm or Ranch

For many farm and ranch families, bringing the next generation back into the operation is the ultimate goal. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about making sure family employees are compensated for their efforts on the farm so they can maintain a viable standard of living.

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Friday, February 21, 2025

USDA Reports on Land Values and Cash Rents Part 2

As farmland values in Nebraska continue to increase, cash rents will reflect that increase. Extension Ag Economist Jim Jansen talks about the details that are essential to determining cash rental rates.

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

USDA Reports on Land Values and Cash Rents Part 1

Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jim Jansen reports another survey that says Nebraska has had another year of increased ag land values. Today Jim talks about how the survey was conducted and the data was gathered.

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Friday, February 14, 2025

Strategic Planning for Farmers and Ranchers

Any farm or ranch with a solid long-term mission should have a strategic plan. Larry Van Tassel, the Director of the Nebraska Center for Ag Profitability talks about what is takes to create a strategic plan for your operation.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Who Needs to Fill Out a 1099 Tax Form

According to IRS regulations, any non-farm employees who was paid over $600 in a calendar year must be issued a 1099 tax form. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Shannon Sand talks about the 1099 reporting requirements and what it means for your operation.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Sensor Based Irrigation and Nitrogen Needs

Getting the right amount of nitrogen to the exact place in the field that needs it can be a challenge. Joe Luck Nebraska Extension Precision Agriculture Specialist says sensor-based fertigation technology can improve efficiency and profitability.

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Friday, January 31, 2025

What is IRS Section 180 and How Does It Work?

Knowing and taking advantage of tax codes can help operations save significant amounts of money. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Shannon Sand explains what Section 180 of the tax code means and how it can potentially allow landowners of newly acquired land to treat the residual fertility present in the soil at the time of purchase as a deductible cost.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

What Happens to your Farm or Ranch if You Become Disabled?

Preparing for the unexpected on your farm or ranching operation starts with a solid estate and transition plan. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says adding a disability contingency should be a consideration.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Verbal Leases – What Happens If Someone Dies?

Verbal lease agreements are common in Nebraska but can be difficult to sort out if the landowner passes away. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about verbal lease scenarios if the owners passes.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Dicamba Restrictions

As of 2025 dicamba herbicides are no longer approved in the state of Nebraska as an over-the-top restricted use pesticide. Nebraska Department of Agriculture Pesticide Program Manager Libby Walsh talks about weed control options for farmers this upcoming season.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

2025 Women in Agriculture Conference

Make plans now to attend the 2025 Women in Ag Conference at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney this February. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says attendees will learn how to better manage risk, improve their farms and ranches and become more successful operators and business partners.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

2025 Land Application Workshops

Producers needing to update their manure management license will have multiple opportunities to attend one of the manure land application workshops at various locations across the state. Nebraska Extension Manure Management Educator Leslie Johnson talks about helping producers stay educated and licensed for manure applications.

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Friday, January 3, 2025

Changing Workplace Environments

New technology is changing workplaces in every industry and agriculture is no different. According to a new study from the Harvard Business School, flexibility and incorporating new A.I. tools will be prominent features of new workplaces. Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel talks about how the workplace and workers are changing.

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