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Land access a challenge for next generation of cattle producers

Creating opportunities for the next generation of cattle producers

“If we’re going to increase our cow herds, we need to figure out a way to move properties from one generation to the next generation.”

Nebraska Cattlemen President Craig Uden says he’d like to see a tax incentive that helps landowners transition property. “The reason I say that is if you don’t encourage that, land is going to go to the highest bidder. You’re going to see more development and more things like more hunting and development properties. So far, that’s what we’ve seen.”

And, he tells Brownfield, “We can then encourage the folks that are aging out to help mentor the young person as they move forward. I think there are opportunities out there, and I think it’s something that’s desperately needed.”

Uden says changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill can also be helpful like increasing loan limits and expanding risk management programs.