WHY AGMACH$?
The annual
cost of
owning and
operating
farm
machinery is
a major part
of the total
crop
production
cost. In
fact,
machinery
costs often
can account
for as much
50 percent
of the
annual total
cost of
producing a
crop if land
costs are
not
considered.
The choices you make concerning machinery matters can have a significant impact on the profitability of the farming operation. Each producer faces many decisions about equipment, such as :
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What is my machinery operating cost?
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How would the cost of operating new or larger machinery compare to what I own?
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What would the cost difference be if I bought used, instead of new, machinery?
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How much investment do I need to add a new crop to my operation?
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Would owning my own equipment be less expensive than using a custom service?
