Ag Land Leasing Workshop in Wilber
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present a landlord/tenant cash rent workshop in Wilber for landowners and operators from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 6, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Saline County, 306 W. 3rd St.
The meeting, titled “Financial Strategies for Effective Agricultural Land Leasing and Management” 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.
Agricultural economists Anastasia Meyer and Jim Jansen will lead the presentation. Both are with the Center for Agricultural Profitability. Refreshments will be provided, sponsored by Farmers National Company.
The meeting is free to attend, but registration is required by Jan. 5 by calling Nebraska Extension in Saline County at 402-821-2151.
More information about cash rental rates, leasing and farm and ranch transition can be found on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website, https://cap.unl.edu.
Online Course Offers Tax Strategies for Farmers & Ranchers
A new educational opportunity is now available for agricultural producers looking to strengthen their financial management skills. The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program has launched a free online course, Tax Strategies for Farms and Ranches, open to participants beginning Dec. 1.
Designed as a self-paced learning experience, the course helps farmers and ranchers take a more proactive, informed approach to tax planning. It is geared toward both beginners and those wanting to sharpen their current tax management practices.
Participants will learn how to improve communication with their tax professionals, develop a dependable record-keeping system, and make better-informed decisions that focus not just on lowering tax bills but on maximizing after-tax income. Course materials draw from trusted agricultural tax resources, including USDA, RuralTax.org, and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability.
“Taxes shouldn’t be something producers only think about once a year,” said Jessica Groskopf, Director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture Program. “By taking a more strategic approach, producers can work more effectively with their tax professionals and make decisions that support the long-term success of their farm or ranch.”
The course is available at no cost but will only be offered from Dec. 1, 2025, through Feb. 28, 2026. Those interested can enroll online at go.unl.edu/ae.
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