Machinery
Delaying equipment purchases may offer little relief as repair and financing expenses continue rising.
The initiative aims to move more surplus food from farms to families who need it.
Whitley County’s Justin Johnson was selected for the statewide recognition.
Research from USDA, Washington State University and CLAAS will range from improving crops to developing farm machinery.
Roger McEowen examines how President Trump’s federal diesel tax relief differs from state rules and what Kansas farmers should consider before using dyed diesel on roads.
USDA and the FTC are asking producers to share firsthand experiences with equipment sales and repair restrictions.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses concerns equipment manufacturers raised during meetings with Canadian lawmakers in Ottawa.
Lower machinery sales reflect continued producer caution toward major equipment purchases as farm margins remain under pressure.
Farmdoc’s Gerald Mashange says total agricultural loans are up 3.79 percent from a year earlier, while farm real estate delinquencies remain near year-earlier levels.
With diesel averaging $6.29 per gallon and propane at $1, some farmers are considering propane-powered irrigation engines and generators to offset costs.
U.S. farm debt has topped $605 billion, but vendor financing and other nontraditional lending may mean USDA estimates do not capture the full amount owed.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses the latest AEM equipment sales figures and the financial pressures affecting machinery purchases in the United States and Canada.
Limb Buster founder Ryan Glenn explains how equipment-mounted saws can help farmers trim trees along fence rows and field edges from inside the cab.
President Donald Trump says Russia will supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to global markets in a deal he expects to lower prices for farmers, ranchers, and truckers.
A lift system and tracked wheelchair have helped Heath continue working after his accident.
The inquiry will examine whether manufacturer restrictions are increasing costs for farmers.
