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Highest and Best Use Analysis of Land: What It Is and How It Determines Property Value

Apr 8, 2026 9 min read

When evaluating land, one concept stands above the rest in determining value, opportunity, and long-term potential: highest and best use analysis. At its core, this analysis answers a critical question: What is the most profitable and productive use of this…

Profit vs Purpose: The Future of Nebraska Land

Apr 1, 2026 4 min read

By Nebraska Farmers Network | Published March 17, 2026 | See Here Nebraska land has been of particular interest for investment-minded land buyers in recent years. High land values and strong long-term returns make it appealing to capital, often putting…

Nebraska Ag Land Values Decline For Second Consecutive Year

Mar 25, 2026 4 min read

By Ryan Evans | Published March 18, 2026 | UNL.edu The value of agricultural land in Nebraska declined 1% over the past year to an average of $3,905 per acre as of Feb. 1, according to the preliminary report from…

How Land Title Affects Stepped-Up Basis for Nebraska Farms and Ranches

Mar 18, 2026 7 min read

by Anastasia Meyer, Tina Barrett | March 5, 2026 | Original Article For many Nebraskans, agricultural land is the most valuable asset they own. While much attention is given to who will inherit land, how the land is titled can…

Farmland Values Stable Across Key Ag States Entering 2026

Mar 11, 2026 4 min read

By FCSAmerica Staff, Published on Jan 15, 2026, Learn More Despite economic headwinds, benchmark farmland values in our four-state territory remain stable. A modest decline in benchmark values in Iowa was offset by gains in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. As a whole, benchmark values improved by 0.8%…

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We recently sold a family farm that was in a partnership. Jeff Moon and AgWest came highly recommended by the other partner of the farm.

Not being a farmer and living 200 plus miles from the land, Jeff made everything easy for me. The details he put into the brochure, video and advertising were unbelievable. No details were left untouched.

Jeff maintained constant contact with me and took care of all the details during this process, from the beginning thru the closing.

We were able to attend the auction to where I met Jeff personally. Once again I was blown away with all the details involved of selling a farm. Jeff puts his heart and soul into his job representing his clients. I would highly recommend him.

Sally Hammond, PR of John Dier EstateNebraska

I have looked at numerous properties with Clayton Esslinger. The first one we closed on happened to be one we came across while looking at one of Clayton’s listings. He was very helpful in getting that deal done, which was the first of several as it would turn out. Clayton is very pleasant to work with and is plainly honest. His intimate knowledge of the properties and owners in the Norton and Graham county area has been of great help. Once he understood my goals, we zero’d in on some great parcels, and to date have closed on five with the sixth in the works.

Brian Postle

AgWest Land Brokers conducted a land auction for The Minden Exchange Bank & Trust Co., Trustee for the Jennie Palmblade Testamentary Trust. The Axtell land auction was well advertised and a good crowd with a lot of interest was in attendance. Joel Grams, Farm and Ranch Specialist, did a very professional job representing the Jennie Palmblade Testamentary Trust real estate. There were no questions or clarification addressed during the auction. AgWest Land Brokers were well prepared for the closing, which took place twenty-one days ahead of the closing date.

Minden Exchange Bank & Trust Co., Trustee for Jennie Palmblade Testamentary TrustNebraska

Kraig Urkoski and I have established a very good working relationship over the past five years. Since meeting Kraig, he’s been my “go to guy” should a piece of ground in the Central Nebraska area come up for sale. Kraig has always been supportive of my thoughts and price point. It’s nice to have a person to go to, ask his opinion/thoughts on the ground, and get an honest assessment. If you are looking at buying/selling farm ground in Central Nebraska, you need to talk with Kraig.

Mike DouglasCalifornia

As a recently retired Real Estate agent in Colorado, I was chosen by our family to select the company to sell three farms in central Nebraska. I took my selection seriously and proceeded to review the different options. After communicating with Jeff Moon at AgWest Land Brokers and getting every question answered, I made my recommendation to proceed with Jeff. His patience, understanding, and ability to answer every question I presented to him were a testament to his skill and ability. If you happen to require help with a farm sale, you could not find someone who has better communication skills and the patience to answer every question I threw at him. My highest recommendation!

Gregory PetersonColorado

We decided AgWest Land Brokers were the best fit to market our 98 acres. They were always available by phone, text, email and personal visits to assure us in our decision and to answer any and all questions. In our case, we had three co-owners, so they were fielded questions from all of us in a prompt and considerate manner.

In addition to our agent, we were extremely impressed with the marketing of our land. My top marketing favorite was the online drone video of the land. The video really captured the uniqueness of our property we had always appreciated.

I would not hesitate to list with AgWest Land Brokers again. Honestly, I don’t know how our land sale could have been promoted any better.

Marvin NethNebraska

We were part owners of our family farm. We put the farm up for sale and worked with AgWest Land Brokers every step of the way. My brothers and I live on the East Coast, but the communication and access we had was phenomenal, and we never felt the distance. Anytime we had a question, we could contact them and received immediate attention. Every week I received an email keeping me up to date. Forms would be sent via email to be signed, and I was impressed at how smoothly and rapidly things proceeded. The professionalism and concern for each family member was very much appreciated!

Joanne WeigelNew Jersey