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2026 Nebraska Agricultural Custom Rates Survey: Statewide Summary and Observed Trends
Date of this Version
6-24-2026
Document Type
Newsletter Issue
Citation
Cornhusker Economics, June 24, 2026
Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Abstract
The 2026 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Custom Rates Survey indicates that custom service charges have generally increased since the last biennial survey was conducted in 2024. Observed rate increases likely reflect higher machinery replacement costs, labor expenses, repair costs, insurance, fuel, and capital recovery requirements. As machinery ownership costs continue to rise and labor availability remains a challenge, many Nebraska farms and ranches continue to rely on custom service providers for specialized field operations and agricultural services.