Monthly Archives: October 2011

Timetables and maintenance

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Mark Moore

Ever taken a close look at a train, bus, or airline schedule? It’s not at the top of everyone’s reading list, but these timetables are a thing of perfection. Arrivals and departures are carefully orchestrated dances that rely on the … Continue reading →

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Winter’s right around the corner…are you ready?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Mark Moore

With harvest activity rapidly winding down, it’s only natural to try and take some well-earned rest. But with winter right around the corner (and for some, it’s at the doorstep), there are still those down-to-the-wire winter maintenance items. Do you … Continue reading →

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Tips for buying used equipment

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Mark Moore

It’s always nice to buy a new piece of equipment. There’s nothing quite like “that new tractor smell” or fresh new paint on an implement. Unfortunately, new equipment comes with new price stickers. And while used equipment can offer incredible … Continue reading →

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Equipment shortage putting squeeze on tax deductions

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Mark Moore

If you’re looking to buy some equipment to take advantage of increased tax deductions that expire at the end of the year, you may be in for some empty dealer lots and a missed opportunity. The cause is a combination … Continue reading →

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Dust-up over dust

Posted on October 21, 2011 by bborger

So is the EPA imposing new regulations on dust from the farm? Apparently not, according to the EPA. The ag community has been critical of the EPA in recent months as the agency testified during congressional hearings about its review … Continue reading →

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Concerns remain over LightSquared proposed network

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Mark Moore

A coalition of 13 agricultural groups continue to voice concern over LightSquared’s proposed cellular network. The group is urging the FCC to conduct more testing on potential interference from LightSquared’s network with existing GPS technologies used by farmers. “As users … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday 7 billion times over

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Mark Moore

I’d like to take a little side trip on today’s blog and provide some fuel for U.S. producers on the role they play on feeding this planet. It’s abundantly clear that with the advances in seed and machinery we have … Continue reading →

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Push for shortening ag equipment depreciation

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Mark Moore

There’s a move afoot to permanently reduce the depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment by two years to five. Doing so, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, will put ag on par with construction equipment. According to the American Farm … Continue reading →

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Combine sales dip in September

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Mark Moore

U.S. sales of self-propelled combines were off in September, compared to a year ago, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In the AEM September 2011 Flash Report, September 2011 combine sales were down 16.3 percent compared to September 2010. … Continue reading →

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A GPS-powered future

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Mark Moore

As global positioning systems become more integrated into every day farm operations, it’s clear that producers will have more options than ever before when it comes to products and services. Companies continue to innovate, and one look at today’s farm … Continue reading →

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