Self-Propelled Spraying: Machinery Ownership vs. Custom Hire

Michael R Langemeier ( September, 2017 )

Summary

Most crop producers prefer to own their own spraying equipment. In addition to cost considerations, it is important to consider timelines, quality of work performed and initial investment requirements. An alternative to ownership of a self-propelled sprayer is to custom hire field operations pertaining to spraying.

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Center for Commercial Agriculture

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Purdue University

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