Webinars

The Center for Ag Profitability's webinar series focuses on topics related to farm and ranch management, profitability, economics and farm survival for producers and ag industry professionals in Nebraska and beyond.

The live webcasts are typically presented at noon Central time on Thursdays. Registration is always free.

The archive of past webinar recordings is available on this page, beneath the schedule of upcoming webinars.

Upcoming Webinars

March 13

Non CT

Analyzing the Profitability of Stacked Extended Crop Rotations for Soil Health using the Agricultural Budget Calculator Program

With Glennis McClure, Extension Educator and Farm and Ranch Management Analyst, UNL; and Jeff Steffen, Producer and Ag Budget Calculator Program User 

Glennis McClure, an extension farm and ranch management analyst, will discuss strategies with a producer and Agricultural Budget Calculator program user to offer insight on how to use the program to better achieve profitability. 

Jeff Steffen is a Crofton, Nebraska, area producer operating an integrated crop and livestock farm. During the webinar, Jeff will provide an overview of their operation that focuses on stacked extended crop rotations and integrating cow herd grazing on mixed cover crops. Jeff has used the Agricultural Budget Calculator (ABC) program to analyze cropping scenarios over the last few years. He enters their actual figures into the projected budgets to track what profitability resulted. Overall, he’s been able to estimate enterprise and whole farm profitability with fewer inputs and increased revenue. 

Jeff is a member of the Nebraska Natural Resource Commission Board, and the Lewis & Clark Natural Resource District Board, and serves as a technical advisor for the Bow Creek Watershed Project.

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May 19

Noon CT

Agricultural Land Management Quarterly

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 2025 webinar will cover trends in Nebraska cash rental rates for 2025, including financial implications of changing commodity prices and adjusting cash rents. Proper communication between landlords and tenants will be discussed, along with decision-making considerations for managing land. Submit questions ahead of time at cap.unl.edu/landmanagement

Submit questions ahead of time at cap.unl.edu/landmanagement

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Past Webinar Recordings

3/11/25Grain Marketing for 2025 (Part 5 - Seasonality)Jessica Groskopf, Cory Walters
2/27/25Generations United: Breaking Stereotypes and Fostering CommunicationLeacey E. Brown
2/25/25Grain Marketing for 2025 (Part 4 - Crop Insurance and Marketing)Jessica Groskopf, Cory Walters
2/17/25Agricultural Land Management QuarterlyJim Jansen and Anastasia Meyer
2/13/25Building a Resilient Ag Workforce: Enhancing Retention and H-2A Workers — The BasicsShannon Sand
2/11/25Grain Marketing for 2025 (Part 3 - Cost of Production)Jessica Groskopf, Cory Walters
2/6/25Estate Planing vs. Succession PlanningJessica Groskopf
1/30/25ARC and PLC 2025: Farm Program Details and DecisionsBrad Lubben, Dillon Breinig
1/28/25Grain Marketing for 2025 (Part 2 - Basis)Jessica Groskopf, Cory Walters
1/23/25Pricing and Strategies of Weaned Calf Risk ProtectionElliott Dennis
1/17/25Self-Insurance for Farmers and Ranchers: Strategically Preparing for the Unexpected (Jan. 17, 2025 Webinar)Cory Walters, Phil HIgh, Nolan High
1/16/25Nebraska Crop Production Cost Estimates for 2025 and Creating Your Own Budgets Using ABCGlennis McClure
1/14/25Grain Marketing for 2025 (Part 1 - WASDE)Jessica Groskopf, Cory Walters
1/9/25Weaned Calf Risk Protection InsuranceElliott Dennis
12/12/24Farm Transitions and Sweat EquityJenn Krultz Sather, Anastasia Meyer
11/18/24Agricultural Land Management QuarterlyJim Jansen and Anastasia Meyer
11/14/24The Corporate Transparency Act: Beneficial Ownership ReportingDave Aiken
11/8/24Navigating Debt: Strategies for Farms and Ranches (Ag Smart Money Week Webinar)Jessica Groskopf
11/7/24Smart Savings for Thanksgiving: Managing Rising Food Prices Amid Inflation (Ag Smart Money Week Webinar)Elliott Dennis
11/6/242025 Cost of Production and Using the ABC Program for Your Operation (Ag Smart Money Week Webinar)Glennis McClure
11/6/24Savings and Investments for Farm and Ranch Wellbeing (Ag Smart Money Week Webinar)Shannon Sand
11/5/24Current Trends in Nebraska Land Values, Cash Rents & Lease Considerations for 2025 (Ag Smart Money Week Webinar)Jim Jansen
11/4/24Understanding Annual Cow Costs (Ag Smart Money Week Webinar)Aaron Berger
11/4/24Budgeting Family Living into Cost of Production (Ag Smart Money Week Webinar)Anastasia Meyer, Glennis McClure
10/31/24Nebraska and U.S. Farm Income Update and OutlookBrad Lubben, Alejandro Plastina
10/30/24Fill Your Freezer: Purchasing Local Meat in BulkElliott Dennis, Gary Sullivan
10/24/24Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance for Livestock ProducersJay Parsons
10/3/24Fill Your Freezer: Purchasing Local Meat in BulkElliott Dennis, Gary Sullivan
9/26/242025 Beef Heifer Replacement Price ForecastShannon Sand, Randy Saner, Matt Stockton
9/19/242024 Income Tax Updates for Farmers and RanchersTina Barrett
9/5/24Determining What is Fair in Cow Leasing: Cash vs. SharesAaron Berger
8/29/24Managing Family Members on the FarmAnastasia Meyer
8/22/24Family Business RelationshipsShannon Sand
8/19/24Agricultural Land Management QuarterlyJim Jansen, Anastasia Meyer
8/15/24What's in Your (Veterinary) Medicine Cabinet?Alfredo DiCostanzo
8/8/24Terminating Handshake Farmland LeasesJessica Groskopf, Anastasia Meyer
8/1/24Using LRP as a Tool for Price Protection for Cow-Stocker-Yearling ProducersAaron Berger, Jay Parsons
7/25/24Family Business MeetingsJessica Groskopf, Anastasia Meyer
7/18/24Wet Your Whistle Not Your Worry: Drinking Water QualityLaura Nagengast, Crystal Powers
7/11/242024 Nebraska Custom Rates UpdateGlennis McClure
6/27/24Insurance for Annual ForagesJay Parsons
6/20/24Cultivate Your Legacy: Nebraska Department of Ag ProgramsSamantha Smith
6/13/24Legal Restrictions to Foreign Land OwnershipDave Aiken
6/6/242023 Nebraska Farm Business Financial AveragesTina Barrett
5/30/24Mastering Effective CommunicationLisa Kaslon
5/20/24Agricultural Land Management QuarterlyJim Jansen, Anastasia Meyer
5/9/24Measuring Up: Perennial Forage vs. Row CropJay Parsons, Daren Redfearn
5/2/24Measuring Up: Annual Forage vs. Row CropJay Parsons, Mary Drewnoski, Daren Redfearn
4/25/24Farm and Ranch Employee Intake and OnboardingShannon Sand
4/18/24Nebraska and U.S. Farm Income Update and Outlook — Spring 2024Brad Lubben, Scott Brown
4/4/24Nebraska Climate PlanDave Aiken
3/21/24Pasture Lease Provisions in 2024Anastasia Meyer, Aaron Berger
3/8/24Financial Innovation in Accessing Farmland EquityCory Walters
2/29/242024 Crop Insurance Prices and Decision MakingCory Walters, Ken Harrison
2/22/24Maximizing Herd Value with the Bull Value Cow-Q-Lator ToolShannon Sand, Randy Saner, Matt Stockton
2/19/24Agricultural Land Management QuarterlyJim Jansen, Anastasia Meyer
2/15/24Farm Energy Management: Focused Solutions for Minimizing Power ChargesF. John Hay, Rick Stowell
2/8/24TAPS: A Year of Surprising ResultsMatt Stockton, Chuck Burr, Krystle Rhoades
2/1/24One-Participant 401(K) as a Tool for Farmers and RanchersJessica Groskopf, Cory Walters, Doug Nelson
1/26/24Livestock Roadshow with the Risk Management AgencyUSDA Risk Management Agency
1/25/24Farm Program Directions, Details, and DecisionsDillon Breinig, Brad Lubben
1/23/24Pricing and Strategies of Weaned Calf Risk ProtectionElliott Dennis, Jay Parsons
1/18/24Finding the Balance Between Ag Production and Natural Resource ConservationAndrew Little, John Westra
1/4/24Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance: New Insurance Product for Cattle ProducersElliott Dennis, Jay Parsons

Find recordings for webinars held prior to 2024 on our YouTube page.