HEADLINES
Option-to-Buy Agreements with Non-Related Parties
Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir
What’s in the Big Beautiful Bill for Agriculture?
Policy Report + Podcast
Risks for Farmers and Ranchers Using Infinite Banking
Tough Decisions Column
Larger Price Limits for Cattle Futures Contracts: Should We Pay Attention?
Cornhusker Economics
Quick Links: Land Values + Cash Rents | Webinars | Custom Rates | Ag Budget Calculator | Land Link
The interdisciplinary Center for Agricultural Profitability is based in the Department of Agricultural Economics. It facilitates faculty research, conducts extension outreach related to agricultural profitability and farm and ranch management and trains undergraduate and graduate students — all to support informed decision-making in agriculture.
MANAGEMENT
Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir: Option-to-Buy Agreements with Non-Related Parties
Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir: Leasing Land to Non-Related Parties
Risks for Farmers and Ranchers Using Infinite Banking
Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir: Everyone Needs These Documents
CROPS
NEXT WEBINAR
Now That You've Inherited a Farm …
July 24 at noon CT
Inheriting farmland in Nebraska but don’t know where to start? This webinar is designed for non-farming landowners who need help navigating ownership, leasing, and legal responsibilities. Learn how to transfer the title, work with the USDA, understand lease options, and manage taxes and risk. Whether you’re planning to lease the land or simply want to protect your asset, this resource walks you through each critical step. Perfect for anyone looking for clarity, peace of mind, and confidence in managing inherited ag land.
Online Courses from CAP
USDA Farm Service Agency
Borrower Training Course
This course assists beginning farmers and ranchers with understanding financial record-keeping and planning has been approved as a borrower training course by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency.
Quicken for Farm and Ranch Record-Keeping
This online course leads users through hands-on sessions to develop a simple set of financial records and reports using Quicken and is geared toward farmers, ranchers, and agricultural business managers.
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Training
This course covers covers financial record-keeping and planning and is approved as a tax credit training course by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture as part of its NextGen program.
