Farm land in Nebraska accounts for more than 90% of the state's total land area. In fact, Nebraska has about fifty thousand commercially run farms. 65% of the state's agricultural market value comes from livestock farming. The remaining 35% comes from crops like corn and soybeans. Seems like the great flat northern plains of Nebraska were made for farming.
The value of farm land in Nebraska rose sharply in 2005, and it continues to be a hot commodity on today's real estate market.
Several self-guided, scenic tours are recommended for an up close & personal look at Nebraska's idyllic farm land. Favorite routes include the Heritage Highway, the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway, and the Loup Rivers Scenic Byway.