Nebraska Agriculture

Nebraska’s economy revolves around its agriculture industry. In 2007, 93 percent of the state’s land — 45.6 million acres — was farm and ranch land.

Therefore, rural development in Nebraska includes not only support of small towns and businesses, but also the enormous agricultural sector. The University of Nebraska Rural Initiative has been active in fostering the agricultural research and projects listed below.

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  Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Network website

  The Rural Initiative has supported Suat Irmak of UNL's Biological Systems Engineering to assist in research and education that helps farmers conserve water and energy. Click on link above to access the Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Demonstration Network website.

  For three published studies on evapotranspiration from Suat Irmak's research, go to the bottom of the NU Rural Research Overview page of this website.
• 2007 Ag Census - "Introduction to the 2007 Census of Agriculture"
• 2007 Ag Census - "Nebraska Farm Numbers and Farm Size"

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  Demographic and Lifestyle Characteristics of Farm Operators

  Changes in agriculture are seen in more than just farm numbers and production patterns. They are also reflected in the changing demographic and lifestyle characteristics of farm operators.

• Agricultural Earnings Highly Variable Over Time and by Sub-State Region
  

• Farm Real Estate Ownership Transfer Patterns in Nebraska's Panhandle Region