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Nebraska Farmland Values and Cash Rental Rates
Updated March 18, 2026
The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska declined by 1% over the prior year to an average of $3,905 per acre, according to the 2026 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey. This marks the second consecutive year that the market value of agricultural land in Nebraska has declined since reaching the record high non-inflation-adjusted statewide land value in 2024.
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Nebraska Agricultural Custom Rates
The 2026 report provides an introductory summary along with a Nebraska state summary of the most popular custom rates reported from the 2026 survey. Detailed custom rates data follows the state summary starting on page 7. The Table of Contents provides an overview of the report sections and is clickable to assist you in locating custom operations that you may be interested in.
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Nebraska Livestock-Related Custom Rates
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.
Download 2026 Nebraska Livestock-Related Custom Rates Report