Perfectionism, control issues and getting caught up in the details are all positives in achieving the elusive extra bushel. And equipment manufacturers are delivering the tools to give producers ultimate control at planting.
Farmers, who 10 years ago didn’t know how to send an e-mail, are now working with technology that boggles the mind of even the most tech-savvy kids. Equipment dealers aiming to sell and service these growers will need to at least match their level of competence when it comes to the new technology. But to really prosper, they’ll need to keep a full step ahead of their customers.
As corn follows in wheat’s footsteps and becomes more intensively managed, experts see growers leaning more heavily on their own self-propelled sprayers. And the need will be greater as growers push populations.
Harvest brings a broad spectrum of issues to the 300-bushel table, including staying at 300 bushels once the mark is achieved. Those harvesting high-yielding crops are already struggling with the sheer volume of grain at harvest.
While equipment manufacturers, dealers, crop advisors and other specialists work to solve the current puzzles of meeting the 300-bushel challenge, they also need to keep an eye on potential future roadblocks such as the following.
Surpassing 300 bushels on the combine monitor doesn’t equate to 300 bushels at market. There is still the potential for grain loss if it isn’t stored properly or if loading, unloading and truck turnaround slow harvest.
Today’s farmers are profitable. According to the USDA, 5 of the all-time top-earning years in U.S. agriculture occurred in the last 7 years. While high input costs, global recession and other factors reduced farm profits by 20% in 2009, 2010 is expected to be a rebound year. Net farm income is forecast to be up 11.8%, or $6.7 billion, this year compared to 2009.
Gehl Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitou BF SA, and De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc. today announced they have entered into a strategic partner program agreement to provide equipment finance services throughout the U.S.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take an initial look at the Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Report and what dealers are forecasting for 2025.
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