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Own vs. lease: Cost-per-acre comes into play in machinery purchase plan

By Michael Gustafson
May 26, 2017
May 26, 2017

There are benefits to leasing, especially for farmers who would prefer owning newer equipment that offers greater productivity, time-savings and fewer service issues.
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