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 Lincoln, Nebraska
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Transferring management to the next generation is a scary but crucial step in a successful farm succession plan. Letting the next generation make small decisions now so they are prepared to make the big decisions later is important. Learn more below. cap.unl.edu/succession/build…
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Join us this Thursday at Noon CT for "Making Every Acre Count: Connecting Wildlife Science with Agricultural Decisions," a webinar highlighting how conservation can fit the practical realities of working farms. Register for free through the link below. unl.zoom.us/webinar/register…
Deer standing in grassy area. "Connecting Wildlife Science with Agricultural Decisions" is written at the top. "Webinar October 29, Noon CT" is written in the bottom left corner. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Deer standing in grassy area. "Connecting Wildlife Science with Agricultural Decisions" is written at the top. "Webinar October 29, Noon CT" is written in the bottom left corner. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

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Join us tomorrow at noon CT. for our final session in our Grain Marketing Webinar Series. This series aims to help Nebraska producers stay on top of grain markets with presentations from Jeff Peterson. Register for free through the link below. cap.unl.edu/news/new-grain-m…
Combine unloading corn into grain semi. The words "Marketing Tips for Corn and Soybeans Webinar Series" are written at the top. The UNL TAPS logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Combine unloading corn into grain semi. The words "Marketing Tips for Corn and Soybeans Webinar Series" are written at the top. The UNL TAPS logo is in the bottom right corner.

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The belief that getting bigger and increasing production volume results in greater overall profit can be true. Farming is a fixed-input-intensive industry. Increasing acres allows producers to spread these fixed costs over a larger number of bushels. cap.unl.edu/news/diseconomie…
Farmer fixing parts. The words "(Dis) Economies of Scale" are written on the left side.

ALT Farmer fixing parts. The words "(Dis) Economies of Scale" are written on the left side.

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Workshops on December 2nd and 3rd will help Nebraska farmers and ranchers read the financial documents their operations run on, and use them to make better decisions. The workshops will be held in O'Neill and Fairbury. Register below. cap.unl.edu/news/free-worksh…
Notebook and calculator laying on desk. "Farm Financial Document Workshops" is written in the center. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Notebook and calculator laying on desk. "Farm Financial Document Workshops" is written in the center. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

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Farm and ranch succession planning is an important part of overall financial planning. However, it is something many producers procrastinate. Before meeting with a lawyer there a few things that you need to prepare. Learn more through the link below. cap.unl.edu/news/preparing-f…
Hand signing piece of paper. The words "How to Select A Lawyer" are written at the bottom.

ALT Hand signing piece of paper. The words "How to Select A Lawyer" are written at the bottom.

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One of the first steps to creating a succession plan is business planning. Knowing where your operation is right now and what it can take on in the future is an important step. Listen to the full podcast below. cap.unl.edu/succession/build…
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University of Nebraska–Lincoln agricultural policy economist Brad Lubben on today's farm economy. Watch the full episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: agri-pulse.com/media/videos/…
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Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska is hosting the Local Foods Collaboration Summit in Lincoln on November 9th. The summit runs from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Lancaster County Extension Office. Registration is free but required by November 1st. Register below. cap.unl.edu/news/november-9-…
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Join Nebraska Extension and representatives from the USDA Risk Management Agency for a Crop Insurance Workshop in Grand Island on November 4th, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the BigIron Events Center. Learn more below. cap.unl.edu/cropinsurance202…
Combine harvesting soybeans. "Crop Insurance Workshop November 4, 2026 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | BigIron Events Center, Grand Island, NE" is written in the center. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Combine harvesting soybeans. "Crop Insurance Workshop November 4, 2026 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | BigIron Events Center, Grand Island, NE" is written in the center. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

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Nebraska Extension will be hosting "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow," a webinar series to help cattle producers evaluate feed options and make informed nutrition decisions. Learn more below. ianrnews.unl.edu/article/neb…
Cattle grazing in pasture. "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow November 9th, 12th, 16th, and 19th |. 7:30-8:45 pm CT." is written at the top. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Cattle grazing in pasture. "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow November 9th, 12th, 16th, and 19th |. 7:30-8:45 pm CT." is written at the top. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

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As a farmer or rancher begins to age they may be concerned about how business decisions will be made if they are unable to do so themselves. In some cases they may seek to provide business operational continuity through a power of attorney. Read more now. cap.unl.edu/news/business-po…
Hand signing paper. The words "Business Power of Attorney" are written in the bottom left corner.

ALT Hand signing paper. The words "Business Power of Attorney" are written in the bottom left corner.

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Managing grain moisture level embodies a double-edged sword. Harvesting at higher moisture levels may take up additional time and be more costly. Harvesting at lower moisture levels may result in higher yield loss and excess shatter loss. Learn more below. cap.unl.edu/news/economics-c…
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What's custom work going for? CAP's Nebraska livestock custom rates survey is open through Dec. 15. If you provide custom services or hire them, your input sets the benchmark. Responses are anonymous. go.unl.edu/2027CR
Promotional graphic from UNL’s Center for Agricultural Profitability announcing an open survey on custom livestock service rates. Black-and-white photos show cattle handling, feed delivery, sheep and ranchers repairing a fence. Red and white text directs viewers to go.unl.edu/2027cr to take the survey and help inform published rates.

ALT Promotional graphic from UNL’s Center for Agricultural Profitability announcing an open survey on custom livestock service rates. Black-and-white photos show cattle handling, feed delivery, sheep and ranchers repairing a fence. Red and white text directs viewers to go.unl.edu/2027cr to take the survey and help inform published rates.

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Agricultural producers have a relatively short window to complete their Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) decisions for the 2026 crop year. Enrollment opened September 16 and closes December 11, 2026. Learn more below. cap.unl.edu/news/arcplc-enro…
Grain cart unloads into semi truck. "ARC/PLC Enrollment Reopens" is written at the top. "December 11 Deadline" is written at the bottom. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Grain cart unloads into semi truck. "ARC/PLC Enrollment Reopens" is written at the top. "December 11 Deadline" is written at the bottom. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

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Creating a succession plan is crucial to the long-term success of your farm or ranch. But where do you start? Listen to the full podcast through the link below to learn more. cap.unl.edu/succession/build…
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If you do not have a will or trust, Nebraska laws establish the legal process for transferring your assets to your heirs. This is why it is important to establish a personal estate plan laying out how you want you legacy to be passed on. Learn more below. cap.unl.edu/news/nebraskas-e…
Arial view of farmstead and surrounding fields. The words "Nebraska's Estate Plan For You Farm" are written through the center.

ALT Arial view of farmstead and surrounding fields. The words "Nebraska's Estate Plan For You Farm" are written through the center.

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What happens to your operation if you become disabled? Estate and transition planning often focus on what happens to the operation after you die. However, a good estate and transition plan should also include contingencies for disability. Learn more below. cap.unl.edu/news/what-happen…
Farmer sitting in tractor. The words "What Happens to Your FARM or RANCH If YOU become DISABLED?" are written throughout the image.

ALT Farmer sitting in tractor. The words "What Happens to Your FARM or RANCH If YOU become DISABLED?" are written throughout the image.

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Nebraska Extension will be hosting an online webinar series "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow." The series will cover how to evaluate feed options and make informed nutrition decisions after drought conditions. Learn more through the link below. ianrnews.unl.edu/article/neb…
Cow grazing cornstalks with snow. "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow November 9, November 12, November 16, November 19, 7:30-8:45 PM CT." is written at the top and center. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Cow grazing cornstalks with snow. "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow November 9, November 12, November 16, November 19, 7:30-8:45 PM CT." is written at the top and center. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

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The words "fair" and "equal" are often used when dividing assets. However, it is hard to be truly equal when dividing farm and ranch assets, as each person values the assets differently. Learn about navigating this hard situation through the podcast below. cap.unl.edu/landlink/podcast…
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