Webinars

Virtual Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop for Central/Western Nebraska

With Jim Jansen and Anastasia Meyer, Extension Agricultural Economists, UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability

This online version of the "Financial Strategies for Effective Agricultural Land Leasing and Management" landlord/tenant cash rent workshop will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other contract considerations. The meeting will also include financial considerations for farm succession and transition and offer an opportunity for those in attendance to have their leasing questions answered.

Note: the presentations in this workshop and the workshop for eastern Nebraska will be the same, but some examples in this workshop may be more relevant for central/western Nebraska.

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Virtual Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop for Eastern Nebraska

With Jim Jansen and Anastasia Meyer, Extension Agricultural Economists, UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability

This online version of the "Financial Strategies for Effective Agricultural Land Leasing and Management" landlord/tenant cash rent workshop will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other contract considerations. The meeting will also include financial considerations for farm succession and transition and offer an opportunity for those in attendance to have their leasing questions answered.

Note: the presentations in this workshop and the workshop for central/western Nebraska will be the same, but some examples in this workshop may be more relevant for eastern Nebraska.

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Powering Your Pivot: Finding the Most Cost-Effective Irrigation Energy Option

With: Shannon Sand, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist; and Matt Stockton, Professor and Agricultural Economist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

This webinar will evaluate four current electrical options for irrigation and uses a model to determine the most cost-effective choice based on a producer’s location, system size, and individual operating conditions under current price structures.

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Understanding Grazing Land Rental Rates and Lease Agreements in 2026

With Jim Jansen and Anastasia Meyer, Extension Agricultural Economists, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

This presentation highlights recent Nebraska survey results on grazing land cash rental rates and lease arrangements. These results offer insight into current expectations across the state. Practical leasing considerations paired with these findings support landowners and tenants in developing clear, workable agreements.

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Stocking Rates 101: Matching Livestock to Your Grass

With Ben Beckman and Ryan Benjamin, Livestock Systems Extension Educators, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

How many cattle can your pasture really support? Learn practical ways to estimate forage, set stocking rates, and adjust as conditions change so you can protect both pasture health and profitability.

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Managing Grazing Risk: Leases, Flexibility, and Drought Decisions

With Ben Beckman and Ryan Benjamin, Livestock Systems Extension Educators, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

When weather and markets don’t go as planned, how can lease arrangements build flexibility into stocking decisions? This session covers drought planning, disaster recovery, flexible lease options, and practical strategies to manage risk and avoid costly grazing mistakes.

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Agricultural Land Management Quarterly - Spring 2026

With Jim Jansen and Anastasia Meyer, Agricultural Economists, UNL

Offered since 2019, the quarterly webinars address common management issues for Nebraska landowners, agricultural operators, and related stakeholders interested in the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing agricultural land and solutions for addressing challenges in the upcoming growing season. 

The May 2026 webinar will cover trends in Nebraska cash rental rates for 2026, financial implications for changing commodity prices and adjusting cash rents. Communications issues and strategies for optimal land management for landlords and tenants will be discussed. A Q&A session will also be included.

Questions may also be submitted ahead of time on the form here.

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