How can machinery management be a useful cost-reduction strategy for producers?

Many farmers are looking for cost-reduction strategies to overcome low-return prospects in the year ahead. One area that could help in this process is machinery management.

Dr. Gary Schnitkey from the University of Illinois spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about current ag equipment trends, the main factors in depreciation costs, and what producers need to keep in mind.

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