Inside Profitability Series

Nebraska Farm Bureau•www.nefb.org

Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Inside Profitability Series is a series of webinars, podcasts, and social media events focused on producer profitability. The series will center on topics identified by Nebraska Farm Bureau members key to managing and maintaining economically viable farm and ranch operations.

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What's a Farmer and Rancher to Do About High Input Costs?

Fertilizer prices have more than doubled since last year. Chemical, fuel, and labor costs are higher. Feed costs have surged. No doubt one of the bigger challenges this year for crop and livestock producers will be managing for the higher costs. The success of the farm and ranch operation this year could very well hinge on how well producers manage for the higher costs and volatility. This Nebraska Farm Bureau Inside Profitability series webinar focuses on managing the farm or ranch in a high-co...

Feb 18, 2022•40 min

Farm & Ranch Labor: The Help Wanted Sign is Posted

Finding skilled, reliable workers is increasingly difficult for Nebraska farm and ranch operators and agricultural businesses. Labor shortages and problems add delays, costs, and increased stress for operations. The lack of labor has led many farm or ranch operations to turn to foreign workers to help fill the gap. This episode covers labor conditions in agriculture, highlight practices agricultural employers can use for hiring and managing employees, and touch on how the H-2A program has helped...

Feb 10, 2022•45 min

Ecosystem Credits: An Alternative Source for Revenue?

Agriculture ecosystem credit markets, like carbon credit markets, have been described as the “Wild West.” Right now, anything goes. Farmers are being besieged by several entities seeking their participation in credit programs. In this episode, we dig into the basics of ecosystem credit markets and Identify issues producers should consider when thinking about entering a program.

Sep 29, 2021•44 min

Livestock Risk Protection

A pandemic, cybersecurity attack, export ban, import tariffs, and more have rocked cattle markets within the last 12-18 months. It seems like the risks inherent in cattle production are growing every day. Because it is typically 17 months from breeding to calf sale, cow/calf producers are especially susceptive to price risk. Cattle prices can swing wildly and when market shocks occur, it’s too late for producers to respond.

Aug 02, 2021•32 min

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