By Scout Nelson
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability has introduced a survey to evaluate the costs of custom services for livestock producers and operators across the state. This initiative aims to compile accurate data on service rates, assisting stakeholders in making informed decisions.
The survey invites participation from individuals who both perform and pay for custom services. It covers a range of services, including pasture maintenance, fencing, trenching, livestock processing, custom feed preparation, haying services, equipment rental, and manure handling.
According to the center’s press release, “charges for pasture maintenance, fencing, and trenching services, livestock processing fees and yardage rates, hauling fees, custom feed preparation, haying services, facility and equipment rental rates, manure pumping, hauling and application charges” are included in the survey.
Participants’ responses will remain confidential, ensuring privacy for those who perform custom services on an individual basis. The data collected will be used to calculate Nebraska’s averages and ranges for various custom services, which will then be published to benefit the agricultural community.
Livestock producers and custom service providers in Nebraska are encouraged to contribute their insights to help establish a comprehensive overview of current rates. The information gathered will help shape an understanding of the costs associated with vital agricultural services.
By contributing to this survey, participants will play a role in fostering transparency and enabling better cost management for Nebraska’s agricultural industry.
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Categories: Nebraska, Livestock