3 Truths About the Used Tractor Market

A sheet of copper or aluminum roof flashing, a couple hours in the shop and an internet pattern can allow even a fumble-fingered klutz to make a present that has the appeal of roses and the durability of sheet metal.

South American weather continues to be the big market mover. Soybean prices sank on Friday due to forecasts calling for rain in Brazil. Dan Basse of AgResource Company says global weather could continue to be a market catalyst in the weeks ahead.

“As farm ground transfers to the next generation, the risk tolerance level of that next generation may not be there to handle the one-third/two-thirds arrangement,” says Matt Splitter, a Kansas farmer. “Cash rent is always available to our landlords, but we’ve really been promoting a net-share lease.”

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