Farmland Rental and Custom Rate Guide
Farmland Rental & Custom Rate Guide
Farmland Leases
Farmers in Wisconsin rent over 34 percent of their farmland from other landowners, accounting for over 4.7 million acres in agricultural production in Wisconsin. Relationships between landlords and tenant farmers may range from new to tenured, strong to tenuous, or anywhere in between.
With nearly 87,000 farmland landlords in Wisconsin, how can farmers and landlords ensure that their unique relationship is a good fit for both parties?
How to Determine Rates of Farm Services in Wisconsin
The Custom Rate Guide (2024) summarizes rates paid by Wisconsin farmers who hired custom work, custom operators and farmers who performed custom work, and machinery dealers who rented out equipment for field operations:
- Tillage
- Fertilizer and chemical application
- Manure services
- Planting
- Harvest operations
- Hauling and trucking
- Machinery rental
The rates in this report are based on the 2024 Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey of Wisconsin farmers, farm managers and custom operators. Please note that these custom rates are intended to serve as a general guide. Actual rates will vary depending on local market conditions.
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Contact
Jefferson County Main Office: 920-674-7295
Josh Kamps (Regional Crops Educator): 608-673-0680
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