Monthly Archives: January 2012

Happy 175th anniversary to Deere & Company

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Mark Moore

Source: John Deere news release 2012 marks the 175th anniversary of Deere & Company, when company founder John Deere manufactured and marketed the self-scouring plow way back in 1837. So, just what else happened in 1837? Michigan is admitted as … Continue reading →

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A detailed paint scheme

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Mark Moore

There are paint schemes, and then there are paint schemes. And at the recent Agritechnica farm show in Hannover, Germany, there was the mother of all tractor paint schemes. AGCO was displaying a Challenger MT865C in python skin. And to … Continue reading →

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More resources for securing farm-related apps

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Mark Moore

I spotted a recent posting in Corn and Soybean Digest that offers some helpful information on the plethora of farm-related smartphone apps available. The article gives a great rundown on the apps available, and in what platforms (especially useful for … Continue reading →

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Golf course to farmland: “I never thought I’d see the day…”

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Mark Moore

Growing up, one of my father’s favorite expressions was “I never thought I’d see the day…” which would end with some observation about life, or about something my siblings or I had done. It was common around the house, and … Continue reading →

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A salute to agricultural innovation

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Mark Moore

I continue to be amazed at the level of technology and innovation in agriculture. I’ve shared some of my experiences and “wow” moments at various farm shows, but no matter what I see in action I am still like a … Continue reading →

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Putting the brakes on the move toward bigger equipment

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Mark Moore

I am continually amazed at the size of today’s farm machinery. Heck, one can get a really good workout simply walking from one end of these huge planters to the other. It is incredible how agriculture engineers can design functional … Continue reading →

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More tax planning resources

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Mark Moore

With many farm families expecting record farm incomes in 2012, this year’s tax filing will be “critical,” says a Purdue University economist. “Effective income tax planning and management seeks to maximize after-tax wealth and typically involves consideration of receipts and … Continue reading →

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Tractor sales up for 2011, combine sales down

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Mark Moore

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ December sales report indicated that for the year, total farm tractor sales were up 2 percent, while combine sales were off 7.2 percent. The monthly report showed that for December, sales of four-wheel drive tractors … Continue reading →

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Driver-less tractors: The future is (almost) here

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mark Moore

Remember Knight Rider (you know, the old one from the late 1980s)? Yes, it was one of my guilty pleasures. Sure, the Trans Am was cool, as all cars like that are to college students. But honestly, if you watched … Continue reading →

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A machinery sales slowdown?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Mark Moore

On a recent post, I shared a link on how the “good times” in agriculture could be with us for some time. And while all indicators look good, the ag equipment sector is projecting a slight slowdown in sales over … Continue reading →

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