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Economist: Growers Should Be Profitable Again in 2010

December 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Higher input prices and lower prices for corn and soybeans will likely hurt farm profitability in 2009, but University of Illinois economist Gary Schnitkey forecasts a brighter future for farmers.

Do Whatever It Takes

After analyzing production costs, weather expectations and anticipated supply and demand for nine crops, four family members determine each year’s cropping mix.

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2009 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Few no-till operations keep more detailed accounting records than the Wittman family farm at Culdesac, Idaho.

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Farmers Have Double The Money At Risk

June 1, 2009 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

An unsettled economy, in combination with other factors, have more than doubled the amount of money at risk for U.S. farmers, a University of Illinois agricultural economist says.

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Rising Input Costs Concerning No-Tillers

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Even with many new cost-cutting cropping developments, no-tillers are definitely worried about having to deal with increasing input costs in 2009.

Rising Input Costs Concerning No-Tillers

With crop input costs likely to soar again in 2009, a major worry among no-tillers is whether grain prices will continue to remain high.

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2008

Even with many new cost-cutting cropping developments, no-tillers are definitely worried about having to deal with increasing input costs in 2009.

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Combating Skyrocketing Costs

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2008

Nobody has to explain why keeping costs under control should be a major priority during the coming growing season. With prices of everything from seed to fertilizer to pesticides to equipment on the upswing, it’s critical to do everything possible to keep your costs in line.

No-Tillers More Profitable Than Conventional Farmers

Long-term economic study of Kansas farmers shows how controlling costs provides consistent bottom-line results.

September 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment

No-tillers earn more profit than other farmers, on average, according to research at Kansas State University.

Purchasing A Sprayer: Demystifying The Payback

Because many farmers have relied on custom applicators, justifying a sprayer investment is a new exercise. Here are some considerations, and tools, to help make an informed decision.

By Mike Lessiter posted on August 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment

Unlike many pieces of farm equipment, a sprayer is not something that Dad or Granddad absolutely had to buy. When spraying became common to cropping operations, there was an opportunity to outsource it to a custom applicator and avoid tying up the capital and adding to the responsibilities of the already over-worked farmer.

Fine Tuning Your No-Till Leases

Using a new spreadsheet will enable you to evaluate different options before leasing more no-till ground.

By Daniel B. Palic, Gale H. Dunn, Merle F. Vigil, and Paul A. Burgener posted on July 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

What is the optimum lease arrangement for a no-tiller? Is it the same when you have more “up-front” chemical input costs than a conventional-tilling farmer?

This Is An Opportune Time To Consider Farm Innovations

Many costs are on the rise, but increasing farm prices also provide revenue for implementing new technologies that can improve no-till operations, efficiency and profits.

March 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment

It’s times like these when the sticker shock of rising costs combined with the opportunities presented by rising prices leads resourceful growers to take a new look at the way they run their operations. New and innovative technologies available today can help you reduce the use of materials and take fuller advantage of the assets you already have.

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