On many farms, it can seem like the busy times of year keep getting busier, making it a challenge to balance the need to get fieldwork done in a timely manner while managing equipment costs.
Timeliness, cost factor into farm equipment buying decisions
When considering new farm machinery or equipment costs, in addition to available capital, there are many factors to think about including repair costs, tax implications, labor supply and the penalty or advantage of being timely in fieldwork.
