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The Center for Ag Profitability's publication series carries on the work started in March 2021 with our Farm and Ranch Management (FARM) publication series by offering trusted, research-based information for producers and other agribusiness professionals of all levels.

Farm management issues covered include finances, the ag economy, marketing, ag policy, farm programs and much more. The series typically published 2-3 times per week, with each article usually accompanied by a podcast that summarizes and expands upon the written piece.

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The Glasgow Climate Conference: What Does it Mean for Nebraska Ag?
Exploring the Cooperative Advantage
The Third Quarterly Report on Levels of Negotiated Trade by Region Under the Industry’s 75% Rule
A Perfect Storm in Fertilizer Markets
Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Insurance Applications Due December 1 for 2022 Coverage
Apply Now for the Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program
Prairie Strips: Example of Ecosystem Goods and Services
Cost and Value of Gain for Retained Feeder Cattle in Nebraska
Climate Change and Future Nebraska Water Challenges
The Nebraska Microenterprise Tax Credit
Reaching Out to Include 'Invisible Communities'
Fertilizer Prices Forecasted to Continue Increase: What to Know
2022 Cost of Production Increases, Expected Profit and Navigating a Riskier Financial Environment
Grazing Corn Residue Can Be an Economical Winter Feed Source for Cows
New Programs for Beginning and Retiring Farmers
Financial Impacts of the Pandemic in Rural Nebraska
Heavier Feeder Cattle Placements Amid Meat Processing Plant Issues
Nebraska Clean Energy Policies
Engaging Community Members in Use of Pandemic Relief Funds
Economic Considerations for Converting Cropland to Perennial Grazing Lands
Potential Impacts of Brazilian BSE on the U.S. Meat Complex
USDA Reports on Rising Land Values and County-Level Cash Rent Estimates for Nebraska in 2021
Benchmarking – What Can We Learn from Others?
Comparing the Grand Island and Holcomb Meat Processing Plant Fires
Crop Residue Exchange Links Cattle Producers with Available Feed Resources
Go Slow to Go Fast – The Real Way Communities Move Forward
Legal Questions to Ask When Forming Cooperatives
The Impact of the Latest Court Ruling on the WOTUS Rule
Rural Farmers Markets: A Vital Part of Rural Identity
Keeping Accurate Digital Records
The Financial Resilience of Rural Nebraskans
Additionality and Voluntary Environmental Credit Markets
A Historical Look at Cropping Practices for Carbon Sequestration
The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 and Ag Carbon Markets
What Are Video Auctions and CME Futures Telling Us About Fall Feeder Cattle Prices?
The Growing Role of Exports for the Livestock Industry
Real Estate Investment Cooperatives: An Introduction
The Second Quarterly Report on Levels of Negotiated Trade by Region Under the Livestock Industry’s 75% Rule
A Conversation on Conservation
Making the Most of 2021: Midyear Goal Resetting
Farm and Ranch Business Meetings
Keys to Successful Farm Transition Planning
Long Term Profitability, Balance and Growth of the Farm or Ranch Business
To Be or Not to Be? Community Readiness for Planning
Ag Carbon Credit Contract Checklist
Cooperative Directors - Asking Necessary Questions
Impacts of Crop Insurance and Intra-season Hedging on Long-run Net Income Risk
Managing Risk with Annual Forages
Calculating Field Operation Costs with ABC and Setting Harvest Rates
The Economic Importance of Animal Agriculture and Perceptions of the Livestock Friendly County Designation
Ecosystem Goods and Services and Environmental Markets
Nonirrigated Cropland Values in Central Plains States Show Strength in 2021
President Biden’s 30x30 Plan: Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful
Cattle Markets React to USDA Reports: Implications for Risk Management
Starting a Cooperative
Adding Value to Livestock Through Approved Certification Programs
Are Livestock Producers Willing to Pay for Traceability Programs?
Selling During Times of Rising Commodity Prices
The Power of Family, Friends and Images in Attracting New Residents to Rural Communities
Quality Decision-making: What Should Farmers and Ranchers Be Paying Attention to Now?
Forage Production, Beef Cows and Stocking Density and Their Implications for Partial Herd Liquidation Due to Drought
What does the USDA-NASS Cattle on Feed Report Tell us About Cattle Production?
Problem-solving Courts in Nebraska
Prepare for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The Role of Premium Subsidies in Crop Insurance
Proactive and Quality Decision-making in Agriculture
Rising Fuel and Input Prices: Adjusting Enterprise Budgets and Tracking Cost of Production
Managing an Ever-complex Farming Operation: 7 Types of Waste
Evaluating Agricultural Landownership Characteristics Across Nebraska and the U.S.
Budget Templates Updated for Sheep and Goat Enterprises
Carbon Markets: Questions to Get You Started Thinking About This Management Opportunity
The Value of Farm Business Policies for Employees
Net Return Distributions When Metaphylaxis Is Used to Control Bovine Respiratory Disease in High Health Risk Cattle
Ag Carbon Offsets and the Carbon Bank
What Does the USDA-NASS Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report Tell Us About Pig Production?
Cash Flow Versus Profitability
How Does Refinancing Affect Your Balance Sheet?
2021 Crop Insurance Projected Prices and Guaranteed Prices
Crop Insurance 2021: The Role of the New Enhanced Coverage Option
The Biden Climate Plan and Power Blackouts
Live Cattle Delivery in Nebraska and Its Impact on Basis