2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate
The 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Report Highlights provides insight on recent trends in agricultural land values and rental rates across Nebraska. The agricultural land values and rental rates in the report represent averages for different regions within Nebraska based on surveys completed by agricultural panel members. This publication was created for informative purposes to assist you in making educated decisions regarding your agricultural business.
The current Nebraska agricultural land values can be viewed on pages 3 - 7 of this report.
The current cash rental rates can be found on pages 14 & 15 of this report.
2025 Preliminary Land Values & Rental Rates
March 12, 2025
Preliminary findings from the 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey show an increase in agricultural land values and rental rates. Land industry professionals reported the rise in Nebraska agricultural land values were attributed to higher commodity prices, purchases for operation expansion, favorable financial situations for current owners and an increase in buyers acquiring land as a hedge against inflation. Visit https://cap.unl.edu/realestate/ to learn more.
2024 Cash Rental Rates Map
updated as of August 23, 2024
You may view the 2024 Cash Rental Rates Maps which show the cash rent statistics paid per acre on irrigated and non-irriagated cropland and pasture per each county. Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service for Nebraska.
Nebraska Farm Custom Rates Report 2024
(25 pages - biennial report) Every two years a survey of custom operators is conducted to determine the current rates charged for specific machinery operations. The information presented in this publication should be used only as a guide when figuring what to charge or pay for custom operations. Includes spring & summer operations and fall & miscellaneous operations all in one report.
Custom Service Rates Related to Livestock Production in Nebraska 2023
(7 pages) Each year, many Nebraska farmers and ranchers inquire about prevailing rates paid for certain kinds of custom farm services. In addition to the regular biennial custom rates services survey and report, the Center for Agricultural Profitability launched a new survey that provides data for producers and operators that work closely with the livestock industry in Nebraska.
Farm Lease Forms for Cash, Crop-Share, Pasture, etc...
Here you will find leases for cash rent, crop-share, pasture, equipment, etc. Each lease and supporting document was written to help producers and land owners discuss issues and make informed and equitable decisions.
Ag Resources
Below are agricultural reports and information to aid you when making decisions for your farming operation
Farmer's Tax Guide, Publication 225 - 2024
Nebraska Beef Cow Record Card - cow performance record
2025 Nebraska Crop Budgets (full report)
to view budgets for individual crops and operations visit https://cap.unl.edu/crop-budget-reports/
Beef Cattle Production Resources