The 2025 Wisconsin planting season has begun, and the UW Madison Division of Extension is pleased to share preliminary results from the 2025 Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey. This initial release includes rates for tillage and field preparation, crop planting operations, and application of fertilizers and chemicals. Full results for all field operations and updates to these preliminary rates will be published in the coming weeks.

The average rates provided reflect expected prices for the 2025 crop season. The survey asked respondents to report custom rates for 2024. These rates have been adjusted upward for inflation to 2025 rates by using the percentage increases for comparable operations between the 2024 and 2025 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey. Please note that these custom rates are intended to serve as a general guide—actual rates will vary depending on local market conditions. The range of reported rates and the number of observations are included so users can assess the variability and uncertainty in these averages. Use this link to access the data for Preliminary Wisconsin Custom Rates for 2025

Our sincere thanks to all the survey participants who made this effort possible. We continue to be committed to refining and improving the survey. Our goal is to continue supporting Wisconsin farmers and custom operators with reliable and timely information. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

For more information or to take the survey, visit https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/2025-wisconsin-custom-rate-survey/

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Paul Mitchell at pdmitchell@wisc.edu or (608) 320-1162 or Brian Luck at bluck@wisc.edu or (608) 890-1861.