Monthly Archives: November 2011

Skyrocketing cash rent prices

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Mark Moore

I don’t have to tell you that farmland is a hot commodity. When you read about farmland selling for well north of $10,000 an acre in some parts of the country in newspapers like the New York Times, it has … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mark Moore

It seems the older you get, the faster the holidays can sneak up on you. One minute you are in the throes of corn and soybean harvest, and the next minute it’s Christmas Day. Thankfully for most producers this year, … Continue reading →

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Finally, some GOOD tax news

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Mark Moore

I know that being knee-deep in end-of-year tax filing chores isn’t the most glamorous of jobs, but there is a piece of good news coming from Washington. The House, on a 422-0 vote, passed H.R. 674, which repeals the 3 … Continue reading →

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“Green” is in, and in a big way

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Mark Moore

We’ve all heard, or read, about the push toward being “green” or sustainable with our business practices. Companies continue to tout ways in which they are streamlining their manufacturing processes to cut down on the footprint these systems have on … Continue reading →

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Year-end tax preparation

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Mark Moore

OK. We’ll admit it. Pouring over the rules and regulations of the IRS might not seem to be the most stimulating way to spend an afternoon. On the other hand, talking about saving money tends to bring a subject like … Continue reading →

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Combine sales jump in October

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Mark Moore

Combine sales jumped 10 percent in October, compared to one year ago, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In the monthly Flash Report, sales of four-wheel drive tractors were on par with last October (down only 0.1 percent, or … Continue reading →

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Friend a combine

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Mark Moore

It’s no secret that social media is a part of everyday life, both personal and professional. And as companies continue to find new and innovative ways to break through the clutter, I’m always interested in not only the message, but … Continue reading →

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The next big thing

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Mark Moore

Having a “smart” phone for a few months now has opened my eyes to the world of apps—programs specifically designed for your phone. If you don’t think there’s an app for anything imaginable, simply take your phone and search…you’ll be … Continue reading →

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Ag banks doing well, thank you

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Mark Moore

With the media coverage of the Occupy (“city name here”) movement, a lot of attention has turned to the banking sector. We’ve all read about the massive bailouts of some of these large lending institutions, and we could debate for … Continue reading →

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A very useful chart of the most fuel-efficient tractors

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Mark Moore

If you’re in the market for a new tractor, and want to know how it rates on fuel, have I got the list for you. The folks at Farm Industry News are unveiling the top 40 most fuel-efficient tractors, and … Continue reading →

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