Leases and Rental Rates: Smart Decisions for Land Management (Ag Smart Money Week Webinar Nov. 4, 2025)

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With Jim Jansen, Extension Agricultural Economist, UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability

Leasing arrangements and rental rates are among the most important decisions in any farm or ranch business. This session explores current trends in Nebraska’s cash rental rates for cropland and pasture, and offers practical tools for structuring agreements that balance risk and reward for both tenants and landowners. Learn how to evaluate flexible leases, understand regional rate differences, and use UNL Extension’s survey data to guide fair and informed negotiations.

Presented as part of Ag Smart Money Week 2025

Related: Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Report | USDA County-Level Cash Rent Estimates

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