Research Rates are approved on an annual basis. The full cost rates for research conducted at Kearney REC for 2024-2025 have been approved for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. PER ACRE RATE FULL COST Per Acre Research Rate: $5,514.84 NON-UC RESEARCH COST Per Acre Research Rate: *$7,500.18.