Husker Harvest Days is not only a good learning experience for Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers, but also a chance for those of us at Nebraska Farmer to catch up with them to learn about their most pressing issues. As you can imagine, with the current ag economy, there's plenty to talk about in regards to low commodity prices, input costs and tight margins in general. Add to that Nebraska's challenge of high property taxes, and producers in this state have a perfect storm to contend with.

Here's what four farmers and ranchers we spoke with at HHD had to say:

Ken Boswell, Shickley

"I'm in the Southeast Community College District. If the bond issue [the $369 million bond issue to be voted on in November] passes, with the estimated 3.9-cent tax levy per $100 of property valuation to cover the bond, it's going to add $3.53 per acre to property taxes on my farm each year."

John Dvoracek, Farwell

"Based on supply and demand, there are different kinds of people interested in buying sorghum — whether it's food-grade or for ethanol. Right now, the biggest challenge for sorghum producers is finding a market for sorghum."

Brent Svoboda, Pender

"My biggest concern is low commodity prices and tighter margins for corn and soybean producers."

Lori Wagner, Fullerton

"As a purebred cattle producer, my biggest concern is cattle prices because that impacts the purebred business. We are also concerned about rising pasture rental rates."