UNL Center for Ag Profitability

Livestock producers are making many key decisions this spring. Join us at noon CT. on April 9, 16, and 23 for a three-part webinar series with Nebraska Extension’s Livestock Systems team, for practical guidance to help inform these decisions. cap.unl.edu/webinars.

What happens if you don't have a family member to take over the farm? Learn more about how to develop a team of advisors and set yourself up for success in the article below. cap.unl.edu/news/navigatin…

Our course "Quickbooks Training for Farm and Ranch Record Keeping " helps producers learn to use QuickBooks Desktop to manage their operations. Lessons include account setup, entering transactions, and more. cap.unl.edu/quickbooks/

Register for our 2026 Symposium! This year, our topic is "Toward A New International Trading System." Panel topics include: 1. Perspectives from Law, Policy, and Industry 2. The Stakes for U.S. Agriculture 3. Path Dependency and the Future of Trade

98% of farms are family owned and operated. As the average age of an operator increases, there will be a large transfer of farmland and other assets in the future. Learn more about Estate Planning and Tax Basis below. cap.unl.edu/news/estate-pl…

Did you know that the terms "farm estate planning" and "farm transition planning" mean two different things? Learn more about the planning that allows the next generation the opportunity to keep the farm or ranch in business before a death occurs. cap.unl.edu/news/keys-succ…

Having troubles understanding how to keep financial records and meet requirements as a participant in financial programs with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture? Read the article below to see how we can help. cap.unl.edu/news/online-co…

Last week, @farmdocDaily's @ScottIrwinUI joined the @UNL_CAP for a webinar exploring the fundamental supply and demand elements at work in the #ethanol market. Follow along to this account for a recap of the presentation. Watch it here: tinyurl.com/yxh2fw7t

Watch the recoding at youtu.be/fOoM4in06XE

Interested in starting an LLC but don't know where to start? Enroll in our online course to learn how to decide whether an LLC is the right entity structure for your operation, navigate the steps and costs of forming an LLC in Nebraska, and more! unl.advance.nebraska.edu/courses/llcs-f…

Understanding how land title affects stepped-up basis can influence future capital gains taxes, leasing decisions, and long-term farm transition planning. Learn more through the link below. cap.unl.edu/news/how-land-…

A balance sheet is the cornerstone of understanding your operation’s financial health. Watch the webinar below to learn how to build and interpret one using real farm examples. cap.unl.edu/building-finan…

The value of agricultural land in Nebraska declined 1% over the past year to an average of $3,905 per acre as of Feb. 1, according to the preliminary report from #Nebraska U's 2025-26 Farm Real Estate Market Survey. go.unl.edu/hi36 #UNL @UNL_CAP @UNLAgEcon @UNL_IANR

Nebraska ag land values declined 1% over the past year to an average of $3,905 per acre, according to the 2025-26 Farm Real Estate Market Survey. Cropland values delcined while strong cattle markets supported gains in pasture values. go.unl.edu/rfv4

Cash rent or crop share? Which is better? Learn the benefits and challenges of both to decide which is better for your operation below. cap.unl.edu/news/considera…

As wildfires continue across Nebraska, some producers may need alternative feeding options for cow-calf pairs. Join @UNLBeef March 17 | 6:30 PM MT for a free webinar on confinement feeding and management strategies when pasture is limited. 🔗 go.unl.edu/daio

Creating breakeven prices and yeilds requires time and effort. The Center for Agricultural Profitability has developed the Agricultural Budget Calculator to make the process much easier. Follow this link to learn how this can help your operation. cap.unl.edu/news/using-bre…

How land title affects stepped-up basis for Nebraska farms Tough Decisions: Landowners should review titles and communicate with heirs about how their land titles impact stepped-up basis calculations. @UNL_CAP farmprogress.com/farm-business-…

Did you know that we offer courses that have been approved as a borrower training course by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency? Follow the link below to learn more about our course "USDA FSA Borrower Training." cap.unl.edu/borrowers/

With the March 15 crop insurance deadline approaching, Nebraska producers are finalizing decisions about their coverage for 2026. Our podcast discusses how county-level crop insurance programs work and what you should consider before the deadline. cap.unl.edu/news/podcast-u…