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Category Archives: Agronomics
Planting corn late? High yields still possible
They are the words farmers hate to hear at planting: cool, wet spring. Much of the U.S. Corn Belt is experiencing lower-than-normal temperatures and higher-than-normal rainfall so far this spring. The weather conditions have stalled corn planting, according to the April 28 U.S. Department of Agriculture crop progress report. The USDA report indicated just 19 […]
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Reminder: Save big with the Section 179 deduction before it expires
Increased limits with the Section 179 deduction and bonus depreciation are about to expire, so now is the time to purchase equipment. If you were debating about making an equipment purchase before the end of the year, you still have an advantage. Purchase before the end of the year, and you may qualify for the […]
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Boost your savings with Section 179
Congress extended many tax deductions in 2013, including one important one for U.S. farmers. Unless Congress extends the Section 179 tax deduction, it is set to expire on Dec. 31. Equipment purchases made in either 2012 or 2013 can take advantage of the $500,000 deduction limit. Previously, the deduction limit was $125,000, but was retroactively […]
5 reasons you need to start planting cover crops
Cover crops are a growing trend. Farmers are finding many benefits from cover crops in their fields and cash crops. Ranging from increased yields to better soil health, farmers have many reasons to plant cover crops. 1. Cover crops help minimize the effects of adverse weather on cash crops According to a survey conducted by […]
Farmers warned to review crop insurance
While planting is wrapping up in many areas, a great deal of farmers still face the possibility of not getting crops in on time for the crop insurance final planting date. Final planting dates vary by area and crop. The final planting date is the last date that acres can be planted and still receive […]
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How crop rotation patterns affect your yield
Crop rotation trends vary depending on the crops growers are dealing with, and these trends can ultimately affect your yield and soil quality. Rotation practices and tillage systems can help you maximize your yield. Certain times when crop prices are high and input costs are low, growers may see value in using a continuous cropping […]
5 things you should consider to avoid spray drift
Lowering the risk of spray drift is a top priority for any applicator due to the many problems associated with drift. Ranging from government fines to crop damage, spray drift can be a great liability to applicators if not managed appropriately. In order to get the most out of your applications this spring, while lowering […]
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Tagged Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, spray drift, sprayer fundamentals, sprayer ROI, weather
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Enhance your bottom line with Section 179
2013 AS1220 Plus II tackling 40% grades in eastern Washington. If you’ve been on the fence trying to decided whether to buy new or used equipment for your operation, this is definitely the year to buy. Section 179 is a generous tax deduction of $139,000 available for most new and used capital equipment. However, the […]
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Self-propelled Sprayer ROI – Part II
Self-propelled Sprayer ROI Part II: Performing a Cost-of-Ownership Calculation Navigating the purchase of a self-propelled (SP) sprayer can be intimidating. You may be asking yourself such questions as: “Can I afford it given the acreage I farm?” “I know it is a good investment, but how long will it take to pay for itself?” “Is […]
Self-propelled Sprayer R.O.I. – Part I
Part I: Pull-behind vs. self-propelled sprayer: Five things you need to know before you buy In part one of this two-part white paper, we will explore the five most relevant factors you need to look at when comparing a pull-behind (PB) to a self-propelled (SP) sprayer. We are starting with this comparison because in order […]
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