Nebraska Custom Rates Surveys and Reports for farm and ranch operations provide custom operators and those who pay for their work with average market rate data for dozens of services performed across the state. The traditional Nebraska farm custom rates report is typically published in even-numbered years. A new survey related to custom livestock work began in 2023 and will be published in odd-numbered years.
Anyone involved in providing custom work for hire in Nebraska may participate in the surveys. The larger the survey sample size of those completing the survey, the more useful the survey results will be. Participate in the 2025 Livestock-Related Custom Rates Survey by requesting a survey here.
Actual rates paid for custom services may vary from those listed in these survey results due to differences in the operators responding and those providing services across the state.
Contact information and questions regarding the current 2024 survey may be sent to Glennis McClure, Extension Educator, Farm and Ranch Management Analyst at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, via email: gmcclure3@unl.edu, or by phone: (402) 472-0661.
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Glennis McClure
Extension Educator
Farm and Ranch Management Analyst
402-472-0661
gmcclure3@unl.edu
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2024 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates Report
This report provides a summary of State averages for specific custom operations in Table 1. More detailed information covering the results of the custom rates survey by Nebraska Agricultural Statistical Districts is provided in two parts. Part I of the survey focused on spring and summer farm and ranch operations such as planting, tillage, and baling hay. Part II of the custom rates survey included questions about fall operations such as harvesting, hauling grain and livestock, as well as miscellaneous custom work activities on the farm.
Download 2024 Custom Rates Report2023 Livestock-Related Custom Rates Report
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 2023 Livestock-Related Custom Rates ReportParticipate in 2025 Livestock Custom Rates Survey
Request an online or paper survey
Anyone involved in providing custom work for hire in Nebraska may participate in the next survey by reporting rates charged for services in their area. The larger the survey sample size of those completing the survey, the more useful the survey results will be.
