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Nebraska Custom Rates Surveys and Reports for farm and ranch operations provide custom operators with average market rate data for dozens of common custom services provided across the state. The traditional Nebraska farm custom rates report is typically published in even-numbered years with a focus on crop production operations and miscellaneous services on the farm. The latest 2026 report provides rates received in a survey with responses from 108 custom service providers. A survey related to custom livestock work began in 2023, with a second survey and report completed in 2025.
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. Custom service providers are encouraged to participate in the next statewide survey.
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 Nebraska 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
2026 Nebraska Agricultural Custom Rates Report
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.
Download 2026 Custom Rates Report
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Understanding Custom Rates and Market Factors: 2026 Nebraska Custom Rates Report Published
2025 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.
A webinar covering the 2025 Livestock-Related Custom Rates Report was held on June 5, 2025. Watch it here.