With over 44 million acres, Nebraska is one of the country’s most sought-after states for farmland production. Its popular crop production includes corn and soybeans in its eastern counties, while its central and western regions are home to cattle production and irrigated row crops. This versatility in farmland production is why Nebraska’s land value shows promise.
With that said, in 2024, Nebraska farmland values started to trend downwards after the first quarter of the year, according to the Growers Edge farmland value index. Prices fell 9.14% from the Q1 high and 2.33% from Q3 and Q4. Here’s a deeper look at what that looked like from county to county.
Top 5 Nebraska Farmland Counties
County Value / Acre, Q4 2024
- Sarpy County $13,349.25
- Cass County $12,374.4
- Douglas County $12,142.12
- Otoe County $12,131.01
- Seward County $12,013.62
Bottom 5 Nebraska Farmland Counties
County Value / Acre, Q4 2024
- Arthur County $3,348.45
- Grant County $3,348.45
- Hooker County $3,348.45
- Thomas County $3,348.45
- Dundy County $3,368.13
The state’s farmland market spans a wide spectrum from high-value counties near Omaha to the rangelands of western Nebraska. Investors assessing price changes can benefit from tracking irrigated cropland performance and grassland stability, especially as regional differences in demand expand.
At Farmland Intel, we provide the tools and data to help you evaluate local land value, market shifts, and make informed decisions faster. Explore the best opportunities in Nebraska using our farmland valuation tool.
