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2011 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates
April 2011
Custom Rates Survey Conducted and Compiled by
Texas AgriLife Extension Service Department of Agricultural Economics
Survey Coordinator: Survey Development Team: Dr. Steven L. Klose Dr. Steve Amosson Dr. Jackie Smith Associate Professor and Extension Economist Stan Bevers Jose Pena [email protected] Bill Thompson Dr. Mark Waller 979‐845‐1138
2011 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates
Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
Survey Map ............................................................................................... 2
Survey Methodology ................................................................................. 3
Tractor Rental ........................................................................................... 4
Land Tillage Operations ............................................................................ 5
Planting Operations .................................................................................. 8
Application of Fertilizer and Lime ........................................................... 10
Application of Chemicals ......................................................................... 11
Cotton Harvesting/Ginning ..................................................................... 12
Peanut Harvesting ................................................................................... 13
Grain Harvesting/Hauling........................................................................ 14
Hay Cutting and Baling ............................................................................ 20
Hay Hauling ............................................................................................. 22
Silage Operations .................................................................................... 23
Farm or Ranch Land Improvements ........................................................ 24
Fencing and Livestock Operations .......................................................... 30
Livestock Operations ............................................................................... 31
Cattle Hauling ......................................................................................... 33
Consulting Services ................................................................................. 34
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2011 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates
Introduction
The data presented in this publication represent the responses of a survey
conducted in January through March of 2011 by the Texas AgriLife Extension
Service, Department of Agricultural Economics. Survey respondents include both
providers and users of custom services, and data reflect the prices paid for typical
farm and ranch custom operations. The 2011 survey and publication is a
departure from the survey methodology of past Texas Custom Rate Statistics
Reports, and may not be directly comparable to previous publications.
The survey data and publication include rates for tractor rental, row crop field
operations, harvesting, hay baling, various land improvements, and livestock
services. Inclusions and exclusions are noted in each section, but typically
materials are not included in the rates listed. For each rate, five statistics are
reported: number of responses, average rate, minimum, maximum, and most
common. For rates where no common responses are recorded, the most
common statistic will indicate N/A. Some custom rates are charged based on a
set of factors rather than a single rate. For example, corn harvesting may be
priced at a rate/acre + rate/bushel + overage charge for yield over a specified
level. For these combination rates, we simply report the statistics of each
individual factor.
Reliability of rates and statistics reported are highly dependent on the number of
responses in each category. Categories were left blank if fewer than three
useable responses were collected. Data are presented on a regional and
statewide level only. Geographic regions (North, East, West, and South) follow
the administrative regions of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
The survey coordinating team extends its gratitude to the survey respondents
that took the time to complete and return the survey, as well as the AgriLife
Extension County Agents that supported the survey process.
Dallam ShermanHansford
Ochiltree Lip-scomb
Hartley Moore Hutch-inson RobertsHemphill
Oldham Potter Carson Gray Wheeler
Deaf Smith Randall Arm-strong DonleyCollings-
worth
Briscoe HallParmer Castro Swisher
Bailey Lamb Hale Floyd
Coch-ran HockleyLubbockCrosby
YoakumTerry Lynn Garza
Gaines DawsonBorden Scurry
Mitchell
Child-ress
Motley Cottle
Harde-man
Foard
Dickens King Knox Baylor
WilbargerWichita
Archer
Kent StonewallHaskellThrock-
mortonYoung
Stephens
Clay
Jack
Mon-tague
Wise
ParkerPalo Pinto
Cooke
Denton
Grayson
Collin Hunt
FanninLamar Red River
BowieDelta
HopkinsFranklin
TitusMorris
CampCass
Tarrant DallasRockwall
Kaufmann
Rains
Van Fisher JonesShackel-ford
Nolan Taylor Callahan
Sterling Coke RunnelsColemanBrown
IrionTom Green Concho
Schleicher Menard
McCulloch
Mason Llano
San Saba
Lam-pasas
Burnet
Mills
Andrews Martin Howard
El Paso
Hudspeth Culberson
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Brewster
Reeves
Pecos
Terrell
Loving Winkler
Ward
Ector
Crane
Midland
Upton
Glass-cock
Reagan
Crockett
Val Verde
Sutton
EdwardsReal
Kinney Uvalde Medina
Bandera
Kerr
KimbleGillespie Blanco
Bexar
KendallComal
Guadalupe
Wilson
Gonzales
Caldwell
Bastrop
Travis
Hays
Eastland
Comanche
ErathHood
SomervellJohnson Ellis
Hamilton
BosqueHill Navarro
Coryell
Williamson
Bell
Milam
Robertson
Falls
McClennanLime-stone
Free-stone
Leon
Wood Upshur Marion
HarrisonGregg
SmithHenderson
AndersonChero-
kee
Rusk Panola
Shelby
Houston
Trinity
Polk Tyler
Angelina
Nacog-doches Augu-
stineSabine
JasperNewton
LeeBurleson
Brazos
Fort Bend
Brazoria
Waller
Montgomery
Galveston
Chambers
Jefferson
OrangeLiberty
Harris
Grimes
Hardin
San Jacinto
WalkerMadison
Karnes
Goliad
BeeRefugio
AransasSan
Patricio
Calhoun
Jackson
Victoria
DeWitt
Lavaca
Matagorda
Wharton
Colorado
Fayette
Washing-tonAustin
Nueces
MaverickZavala
Dimmit
Webb
La Salle
Frio Atascosa
McMullenLive Oak
Duval
Jim Wells
Kleberg
Zapata Jim HoggBrooks Kenedy
StarrHidalgo
Willacy
Cameron
North
East
South
West
Texas Custom Rates Survey Regions
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2011 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates
Survey Methodology
The 2011 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates Survey was developed to provide
information regarding typical prices paid/charged for custom agricultural services
or operations.
The sampling of agricultural custom service providers and users was developed
with the assistance of the entire Texas AgriLife Extension Service network across
the State. On a county by county basis individuals were selected for their
anticipated knowledge of custom rates in the area. A total of 1620 surveys were
mailed to individuals covering 219 counties. A reminder postcard was sent two
weeks after the first mailing. A second survey was mailed a month after the first
to individuals that had not responded initially. Participants were asked to
voluntarily provide information on only the custom rates with which they were
familiar.
A total of 307 usable responses were collected and analyzed for publication. Prior
to publication, the survey data was reviewed and a minimal number of responses
were eliminated to avoid unreasonable price ranges.
2011 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates, Sample and Reports by Region
Region Sample Size
Useable Responses
North 523 94
East 312 66
West 481 90
South 304 57
State 1620 307
2011 Texas Agricultural Custom RatesNumber of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
TRACTOR RENTALTractor only, excluding cost of operator and fuel North East West South State
Tractor Only: Less than 100 h.p. Responses 8 4 7 8 27
Rate per Hour Average 20.78 38.75 29.54 49.13 34.11
Minimum 10.00 20.00 11.25 13.00 10.00
Maximum 60.00 60.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Most Common 20.00 #N/A #N/A 50.00 20.00
Tractor Only: 100 to 149 h.p. Responses 9 5 7 7 28
Rate per Hour Average 21.92 39.65 23.58 37.79 29.47
Minimum 12.00 8.25 14.00 17.00 8.25
Maximum 35.00 75.00 30.00 65.00 75.00
Most Common #N/A 25.00 25.00 #N/A 25.00
Tractor Only: 150 to 250 h.p. Responses 19 1 7 5 32
Rate per Hour Average 34.32 33.71 42.20 35.13
Minimum 17.00 22.00 26.00 17.00
Maximum 80.00 50.00 60.00 80.00
Most Common 30.00 30.00 40.00 30.00
Tractor Only: More than 250 h.p. Responses 11 0 9 3 23
Rate per Hour Average 44.73 44.56 45.00 44.70
Minimum 19.00 35.00 30.00 19.00
Maximum 75.00 64.00 55.00 75.00
Most Common 45.00 40.00 #N/A 45.00
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LAND TILLAGE OPERATIONSIncluding cost of operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Moldboard: Responses 9 5 8 3 25
Shallow (less than 12 inches) Average 14.17 13.00 20.50 25.00 17.26
Rate per Acre Minimum 12.00 10.00 14.00 20.00 10.00
Maximum 17.50 20.00 30.00 30.00 30.00
Most Common 15.00 10.00 15.00 #N/A 15.00
Moldboard: Responses 9 4 5 1 19
Deep (deeper than 12 inches) Average 18.89 17.75 24.00 20.84
Rate per Acre Minimum 15.00 12.00 15.00 12.00
Maximum 25.00 25.00 40.00 40.00
Most Common 20.00 #N/A 15.00 20.00
Surface chisel (3 to 8 inches) Responses 25 15 26 8 74
Rate per Acre Average 11.46 13.23 13.13 16.31 12.93
Minimum 7.00 8.00 8.00 6.50 6.50
Maximum 15.00 20.00 26.00 25.00 26.00
Most Common 10.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 15.00
Deep chisel (deeper than 8 inches) Responses 22 10 12 6 50
Rate per Acre Average 16.16 18.60 14.00 22.83 16.93
Minimum 9.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 8.00
Maximum 26.00 45.00 25.00 45.00 45.00
Most Common 15.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 15.00
Tandem disc Responses 28 25 27 17 97
Rate per Acre Average 11.43 13.82 12.85 17.06 13.43
Minimum 7.00 8.00 6.50 7.50 6.50
Maximum 18.00 35.00 25.00 30.00 35.00
Most Common 12.00 10.00 12.00 15.00 12.00
One‐way disc Responses 3 5 1 4 13
Rate per Acre Average 8.00 12.30 15.75 12.12
Minimum 7.00 8.00 15.00 7.00
Maximum 9.00 20.00 18.00 20.00
Most Common #N/A 10.00 15.00 15.00
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LAND TILLAGE OPERATIONSIncluding cost of operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Offset disc Responses 17 10 16 13 56
Rate per Acre Average 12.68 16.10 14.00 18.35 14.98
Minimum 8.00 9.00 7.00 7.50 7.00
Maximum 20.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
Most Common 12.00 15.00 10.00 20.00 15.00
Field cultivator Responses 21 20 17 8 66
(spring tooth harrow) Average 9.76 11.10 9.53 12.63 10.45
Rate per Acre Minimum 6.50 7.00 5.00 6.50 5.00
Maximum 13.50 20.00 15.00 20.00 20.00
Most Common 8.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 12.00
Rolling cultivator Responses 5 5 3 1 14
Rate per Acre Average 10.00 10.20 10.33 9.97
Minimum 7.00 6.00 9.00 6.00
Maximum 12.00 16.00 12.00 16.00
Most Common 10.00 6.00 #N/A 10.00
Listing Responses 15 3 8 3 29
Rate per Acre Average 10.87 12.00 11.44 13.58 11.42
Minimum 7.00 10.00 8.00 6.75 6.75
Maximum 15.00 14.00 13.50 20.00 20.00
Most Common 12.00 #N/A 12.00 #N/A 12.00
Shaping beds Responses 5 1 4 5 15
Rate per Acre Average 8.80 11.75 11.76 10.65
Minimum 7.00 9.00 6.80 6.80
Maximum 12.00 14.00 20.00 20.00
Most Common 7.00 12.00 #N/A 10.00
Rod weeder Responses 6 1 1 1 9
Rate per Acre Average 9.00 8.98
Minimum 8.00 7.80
Maximum 10.00 10.00
Most Common 10.00 10.00
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LAND TILLAGE OPERATIONSIncluding cost of operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Sand fighter Responses 8 1 2 1 12
Rate per Acre Average 6.56 6.63
Minimum 4.00 3.00
Maximum 12.00 12.00
Most Common 8.00 8.00
Rotary hoe Responses 16 1 4 2 23
Rate per Acre Average 7.38 7.50 6.91
Minimum 4.00 6.00 2.00
Maximum 12.00 10.00 12.00
Most Common 8.00 6.00 8.00
Row crop cultivator Responses 12 6 10 3 31
Rate per Acre Average 10.21 9.08 9.70 8.03 9.62
Minimum 6.50 7.00 6.00 5.50 5.50
Maximum 14.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 14.00
Most Common 10.00 10.00 12.00 #N/A 10.00
Stalk cutting/shredding Responses 14 6 12 9 41
Rate per Acre Average 12.07 10.67 9.58 12.72 11.28
Minimum 5.00 9.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Maximum 20.00 15.00 16.00 20.00 20.00
Most Common 15.00 10.00 10.00 14.00 10.00
Stalk pulling Responses 3 0 0 3 6
Rate per Acre Average 10.00 9.53 9.77
Minimum 8.00 5.00 5.00
Maximum 12.00 16.00 16.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A #N/A
Strip Till Responses 22 1 4 0 27
Rate per Acre Average 16.11 12.25 15.39
Minimum 8.00 11.00 8.00
Maximum 23.00 15.00 23.00
Most Common 20.00 11.00 15.00
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PLANTING OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel; Excluding seed and materials North East West South State
Planting Only Responses 25 11 12 9 57
Row Crops Average 12.76 11.36 12.08 14.12 12.56
Rate per Acre Minimum 5.00 9.00 6.00 7.50 5.00
Maximum 18.00 17.00 20.00 30.00 30.00
Most Common 15.00 10.00 10.00 14.00 10.00
Planting and Chemical Application Responses 17 8 9 5 39
Row Crops Average 16.29 13.31 13.11 15.00 14.78
Rate per Acre Minimum 8.50 9.00 10.00 12.50 8.50
Maximum 20.00 17.50 15.00 18.00 20.00
Most Common 16.00 15.00 15.00 14.00 15.00
Planting Only Responses 4 1 2 0 7
peanuts Average 12.88 12.79
Rate per Acre Minimum 10.00 10.00
Maximum 17.50 17.50
Most Common 12.00 12.00
Planting and Chemical Application Responses 2 1 1 0 4
peanuts Average 13.13
Rate per Acre Minimum 10.50
Maximum 15.00
Most Common 15.00
Planting Only Responses 15 8 7 3 33
No till: Drilling Average 14.50 14.56 11.43 16.83 14.08
Rate per Acre Minimum 12.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 6.00
Maximum 20.00 20.00 16.00 25.00 25.00
Most Common 15.00 15.00 10.00 #N/A 15.00
Planting and Chemical Application Responses 8 4 3 1 16
No till: Drilling Average 17.13 17.00 14.00 16.69
Rate per Acre Minimum 14.00 13.00 11.00 11.00
Maximum 20.00 25.00 17.00 25.00
Most Common 20.00 15.00 #N/A 15.00
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PLANTING OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel; Excluding seed and materials North East West South State
Planting Only Responses 8 2 3 1 14
No till: Row crops Average 14.94 11.50 13.82
Rate per Acre Minimum 8.50 6.50 6.50
Maximum 18.00 15.00 18.00
Most Common 18.00 #N/A 15.00
Planting and Chemical Application Responses 5 3 3 0 11
No till: Row crops Average 19.00 13.00 12.00 15.45
Rate per Acre Minimum 15.00 9.00 11.00 9.00
Maximum 23.00 15.00 14.00 23.00
Most Common #N/A 15.00 11.00 15.00
Drilling: Small grains, sudan, grain Responses 29 17 30 6 82
sorghum, ryegrass, soybeans, beans Average 11.97 11.26 10.69 13.52 11.47
Rate per Acre Minimum 7.50 8.00 6.00 10.00 6.00
Maximum 20.00 20.00 25.00 18.00 25.00
Most Common 12.00 10.00 10.00 #N/A 10.00
Drilling: Alfalfa and other legumes Responses 5 1 5 2 13
Rate per Acre Average 12.30 9.10 12.46
Minimum 7.00 7.50 7.00
Maximum 20.00 12.00 25.00
Most Common #N/A 8.00 12.00
Grass seeding Responses 13 7 3 5 28
Rate per Acre Average 14.38 15.57 11.83 18.30 15.11
Minimum 6.00 12.00 8.00 5.50 5.50
Maximum 25.00 20.00 15.00 25.00 25.00
Most Common 15.00 15.00 #N/A 25.00 15.00
Sprigging bermuda grass Responses 3 13 7 11 34
(do not include cost of sprigs) Average 53.33 51.62 56.43 56.82 54.44
Rate per Acre Minimum 20.00 10.00 30.00 30.00 10.00
Maximum 75.00 125.00 85.00 100.00 125.00
Most Common #N/A 10.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
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APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER AND LIMEIncluding operator, machine and fuel; Excluding materials North East West South State
Anhydrous ammonia Responses 14 8 3 2 27
Rate per Acre Average 12.75 13.19 9.17 12.33
Minimum 5.00 9.00 7.50 4.00
Maximum 25.00 20.00 10.00 25.00
Most Common 10.00 15.00 10.00 10.00
Dry mixed fertilizer Responses 34 29 20 15 98
Rate per Acre Average 4.84 5.16 5.60 6.87 5.40
Minimum 2.00 2.50 3.50 3.50 2.00
Maximum 15.00 10.00 10.00 16.00 16.00
Most Common 4.00 5.00 4.50 6.00 5.00
Liquid fertilizer Responses 35 30 26 18 109
Rate per Acre Average 5.00 5.79 6.02 6.36 5.69
Minimum 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.50 3.00
Maximum 17.00 18.00 20.00 17.00 20.00
Most Common 5.00 5.00 4.50 5.50 4.50
Aerial application of fertilizer Responses 13 4 3 2 22
Rate per Acre Average 5.42 9.25 6.25 6.52
Minimum 3.00 5.00 5.00 3.00
Maximum 10.00 15.00 8.75 15.00
Most Common 4.50 #N/A 5.00 5.00
Lime application Responses 1 10 1 6 18
Rate per Ton Average 13.65 12.92 12.83
Minimum 5.00 5.50 5.00
Maximum 35.00 32.00 35.00
Most Common 10.00 10.00 10.00
Manure/compost spreading Responses 9 5 2 1 17
Rate per Ton Average 5.04 4.70 5.84
Minimum 2.50 2.50 2.50
Maximum 10.00 8.00 12.50
Most Common 2.50 5.00 2.50
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APPLICATION OF CHEMICALSIncluding operator, machine and fuel; Excluding materials North East West South State
Insecticides and fungicides Responses 33 4 6 7 50
Flat Rate Aerial Application Average 5.43 7.13 5.13 5.42 5.53
Rate per Acre Minimum 3.00 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00
Maximum 10.00 12.00 7.00 7.50 12.00
Most Common 5.00 #N/A 5.00 #N/A 5.00
Insecticides and fungicides Responses 41 25 22 18 106
Flat Rate Ground Application Average 4.90 5.36 5.23 5.56 5.19
Rate per Acre Minimum 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 3.00
Maximum 7.00 8.00 10.00 16.00 16.00
Most Common 5.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 5.00
Herbicides Responses 31 4 8 9 52
Flat Rate Aerial Application Average 5.49 7.00 5.56 7.74 6.01
Rate per Acre Minimum 3.00 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00
Maximum 10.00 12.00 8.75 16.00 16.00
Most Common 5.00 5.00 5.00 #N/A 5.00
Herbicides Responses 47 30 30 22 129
Flat Rate Ground Application Average 4.97 5.93 5.48 5.33 5.37
Rate per Acre Minimum 3.00 3.50 3.50 3.00 3.00
Maximum 12.00 12.00 12.00 17.00 17.00
Most Common 5.00 4.50 4.50 5.00 5.00
Plant growth regulators/defoliants Responses 30 3 5 6 44
Flat Rate Aerial Application Average 5.46 7.67 6.30 5.08 5.65
Rate per Acre Minimum 3.50 5.00 4.50 3.50 3.50
Maximum 7.00 12.00 8.75 6.96 12.00
Most Common 5.00 #N/A #N/A #N/A 5.00
Plant growth regulators/defoliants Responses 35 13 16 10 74
Flat Rate Ground Application Average 4.83 5.25 4.94 3.95 4.81
Rate per Acre Minimum 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 3.00
Maximum 6.00 10.00 8.00 5.50 10.00
Most Common 5.00 4.50 4.50 4.00 4.50
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COTTON HARVESTINGIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Stripping cotton Responses 38 7 15 3 63
Rate per Lint Pound Average 0.08 0.09 0.08 0.09 0.09
Minimum 0.07 0.08 0.07 0.08 0.07
Maximum 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
Most Common 0.08 0.09 0.08 0.10 0.08
Picking cotton Responses 11 3 10 16 40
Rate per Lint Pound Average 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11
Minimum 0.08 0.10 0.09 0.10 0.08
Maximum 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.13
Most Common 0.10 #N/A 0.10 0.12 0.10
Ginning cotton (one price) Responses 6 0 7 1 14
Rate per CWT of Seed Cotton Average 2.83 2.51 2.72
Minimum 2.25 2.00 2.00
Maximum 3.25 3.50 3.50
Most Common 2.75 2.50 2.75
Two price cotton ginning Responses 10 1 4 0 15
a. Ginning cotton Average 2.05 2.09 2.11
Rate per CWT of Seed Cotton Minimum 1.75 1.50 1.50
Maximum 2.65 2.50 2.75
Most Common 2.00 #N/A 2.00
Two price cotton ginning Responses 10 1 4 0 15
b. Bagging and ties Average 15.70 16.13 14.93
Rate per Bale Minimum 5.00 15.00 2.50
Maximum 26.50 18.50 26.50
Most Common 17.50 15.00 15.00
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COTTON HARVESTINGIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Module hauling Responses 4 1 2 1 8
Rate per Module Average 46.25 63.13
Minimum 20.00 20.00
Maximum 65.00 100.00
Most Common 50.00 50.00
Module hauling Responses 2 1 3 0 6
Rate per Loaded Mile Average 2.67 2.63
Minimum 2.00 1.80
Maximum 3.00 3.00
Most Common 3.00 3.00
PEANUT HARVESTING, HAULING AND DRYINGIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Peanut harvesting Responses 6 0 1 1 8
a. Dig and shake Average 19.67 19.88
Rate per Acre Minimum 15.00 15.00
Maximum 25.00 25.00
Most Common #N/A 25.00
Peanut harvesting Responses 6 0 0 1 7
b. Combining & hauling Average 60.00 57.14
Rate per Ton (field weight) Minimum 50.00 40.00
Maximum 100.00 100.00
Most Common 50.00 50.00
Peanut harvesting Responses 2 0 1 0 3
c. Peanut drying Average 24.17
Rate per Ton (field weight) Minimum 20.00
Maximum 27.50
Most Common #N/A
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FLAT RATE COMBINING AND HAULING GRAINSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Combining and hauling: Responses 16 2 5 11 34
Flat Rate (no extra charges) Average 0.38 0.45 0.49 0.42
Corn Minimum 0.28 0.30 0.25 0.25
Rate per Bushel Maximum 0.57 0.65 0.75 0.75
Most Common 0.40 #N/A 0.40 0.40
Combining and hauling: Responses 10 2 2 11 25
Flat Rate (no extra charges) Average 0.45 0.45 0.44
Grain sorghum Minimum 0.28 0.22 0.22
Rate per Bushel Maximum 0.80 0.75 0.80
Most Common 0.30 #N/A 0.45
Combining and hauling: Responses 3 1 0 3 7
Flat Rate (no extra charges) Average 0.77 0.85 0.76
Soybeans Minimum 0.70 0.54 0.50
Rate per Bushel Maximum 0.85 1.00 1.00
Most Common #N/A 1.00 1.00
Combining and hauling: Responses 5 1 4 0 10
Flat Rate (no extra charges) Average 0.77 0.93 0.79
Wheat Minimum 0.30 0.25 0.25
Rate per Bushel Maximum 1.40 1.80 1.80
Most Common #N/A #N/A 0.40
Combining and hauling: Responses 1 0 0 0 1
Flat Rate (no extra charges) Average
Oats Minimum
Rate per Bushel Maximum
Most Common
Hauling Only
All Grain Responses 8 2 6 2 18
Rate per Loaded Mile Average 3.49 3.15 3.37
Minimum 2.25 1.40 1.40
Maximum 5.40 4.00 5.50
Most Common 3.00 4.00 3.00
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COMBINING AND HAULING CORNIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Combining and hauling Corn
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre Responses 5 10 6 5 26
Average 24.80 25.20 20.67 29.57 24.92
Minimum 20.00 15.00 14.00 25.00 14.00
Maximum 32.00 50.00 24.00 40.85 50.00
Most Common 25.00 24.00 24.00 25.00 25.00
b. Hauling per Bushel Responses 5 9 6 3 23
Average 0.23 0.22 0.22 0.17 0.22
Minimum 0.15 0.17 0.15 0.14 0.14
Maximum 0.35 0.35 0.28 0.20 0.35
Most Common #N/A 0.20 0.20 #N/A 0.20
c. Overage Rate per Bushel Responses 3 3 0 1 7
Average 0.19 0.23 0.22
Minimum 0.10 0.20 0.10
Maximum 0.25 0.28 0.28
Most Common #N/A #N/A 0.28
d. Overage charged on yields over: Responses 3 3 0 1 7
Average 66.67 36.67 57.14
Minimum 50.00 20.00 20.00
Maximum 100.00 70.00 100.00
Most Common 50.00 20.00 20.00
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COMBINING AND HAULING GRAIN SORGHUMIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Combining and hauling Grain Sorghum
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre Responses 18 9 16 6 49
Average 20.67 20.67 19.94 26.64 21.16
Minimum 18.00 15.00 14.00 20.00 14.00
Maximum 25.00 25.00 22.00 40.85 40.85
Most Common 20.00 22.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
b. Hauling per CWT Responses 16 8 14 3 41
Average 0.26 0.28 0.27 0.22 0.27
Minimum 0.10 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.10
Maximum 0.40 0.39 0.40 0.30 0.40
Most Common 0.20 0.20 0.25 #N/A 0.25
c. Overage Rate per CWT Responses 10 3 1 2 16
Average 0.23 0.27 0.27
Minimum 0.18 0.20 0.18
Maximum 0.30 0.39 0.50
Most Common 0.20 #N/A 0.20
d. Overage charged on yields over: Responses 10 3 1 2 16
Average 30.50 28.33 30.63
Minimum 25.00 20.00 20.00
Maximum 40.00 35.00 50.00
Most Common 30.00 #N/A 30.00
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COMBINING AND HAULING SOYBEANSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Combining and hauling Soybeans
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre Responses 4 7 2 2 15
Average 27.75 23.57 25.72
Minimum 22.00 18.00 18.00
Maximum 34.00 28.00 40.85
Most Common #N/A 28.00 22.00
b. Hauling per Bushel Responses 4 6 2 1 13
Average 0.24 0.24 0.23
Minimum 0.22 0.17 0.15
Maximum 0.25 0.35 0.35
Most Common 0.22 0.20 0.22
c. Overage Rate per Bushel Responses 3 3 0 0 6
Average 0.31 0.24 0.28
Minimum 0.22 0.20 0.20
Maximum 0.40 0.28 0.40
Most Common #N/A #N/A #N/A
d. Overage charged on yields over: Responses 3 3 0 0 6
Average 26.67 23.33 25.00
Minimum 20.00 20.00 20.00
Maximum 30.00 30.00 30.00
Most Common 30.00 20.00 20.00
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COMBINING AND HAULING WHEATIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Combining and hauling Wheat
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre Responses 43 11 24 1 79
Average 20.47 20.55 19.81 20.27
Minimum 14.00 12.00 15.00 12.00
Maximum 25.00 25.00 22.00 25.00
Most Common 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
b. Hauling per Bushel Responses 38 9 22 0 69
Average 0.23 0.23 0.27 0.24
Minimum 0.14 0.17 0.15 0.14
Maximum 0.40 0.35 0.50 0.50
Most Common 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20
c. Overage Rate per Bushel Responses 26 4 5 1 36
Average 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.21
Minimum 0.14 0.20 0.20 0.14
Maximum 0.24 0.22 0.30 0.30
Most Common 0.20 0.22 0.20 0.20
d. Overage charged on yields over: Responses 26 4 5 1 36
Average 22.69 22.50 22.00 22.78
Minimum 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Maximum 40.00 30.00 30.00 40.00
Most Common 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
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COMBINING AND HAULING OATSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Combining and hauling Oats
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre Responses 4 4 13 0 21
Average 21.50 21.50 19.73 20.40
Minimum 20.00 20.00 15.00 15.00
Maximum 24.00 22.00 22.00 24.00
Most Common 20.00 22.00 20.00 20.00
b. Hauling per Bushel Responses 3 3 11 0 17
Average 0.22 0.26 0.27 0.26
Minimum 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.15
Maximum 0.25 0.35 0.40 0.40
Most Common #N/A #N/A 0.30 0.20
c. Overage Rate per Bushel Responses 3 1 0 0 4
Average 0.21 0.21
Minimum 0.20 0.20
Maximum 0.22 0.22
Most Common 0.20 0.22
d. Overage charged on yields over: Responses 3 1 0 0 4
Average 36.67 40.00
Minimum 20.00 20.00
Maximum 50.00 50.00
Most Common #N/A 50.00
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HAY CUTTING AND BALING OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Complete Haying Job (mow, condition, rake, and bale)
For various type/size bales
Excluding Hauling
Small Square Bales Responses 9 23 20 11 63
Twine or Wire Tie Average 1.58 2.11 1.65 1.78 1.83
Rate per Bale Minimum 0.75 1.25 1.00 1.20 0.75
Maximum 2.75 4.00 3.00 3.50 4.00
Most Common 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50
Round Bales Responses 11 30 27 16 84
Less than 1500 lbs Average 22.64 22.05 23.26 24.41 22.96
Twine or Wire Tie Minimum 17.00 15.00 16.00 18.00 15.00
Rate per Bale Maximum 30.00 25.00 30.00 34.00 34.00
Most Common 20.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
Round Bales Responses 5 13 10 14 42
Over 1500 lbs Average 23.60 23.50 23.75 25.07 24.10
Twine or Wire Tie Minimum 20.00 19.00 18.00 20.00 18.00
Rate per Bale Maximum 30.00 30.00 30.00 35.00 35.00
Most Common 20.00 22.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
Round Bales Responses 18 34 24 10 86
Less than 1500 lbs Average 22.39 22.81 23.77 24.50 23.19
Full Wrap Minimum 14.00 15.00 15.00 22.00 14.00
Rate per Bale Maximum 30.00 28.50 35.00 30.00 35.00
Most Common 25.00 25.00 25.00 22.00 25.00
Round Bales Responses 6 13 6 7 32
Over 1500 lbs Average 27.50 23.96 25.00 26.36 25.34
Full Wrap Minimum 22.00 19.00 20.00 23.00 19.00
Rate per Bale Maximum 40.00 34.00 31.00 30.00 40.00
Most Common 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
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HAY BALING OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Hay Baling Only
For various type/size bales
Excluding Hauling
Small Square Bales Responses 4 10 12 5 31
Twine or Wire Tie Average 0.91 1.00 1.06 1.21 1.04
Rate per Bale Minimum 0.65 0.75 0.80 0.75 0.65
Maximum 1.00 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.00
Most Common 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.75 1.00
Round Bales Responses 6 14 18 8 46
Less than 1500 lbs Average 15.17 12.21 14.06 15.88 13.96
Twine or Wire Tie Minimum 10.00 10.00 7.00 8.00 7.00
Rate per Bale Maximum 20.00 16.00 18.00 24.00 24.00
Most Common 15.00 10.00 16.00 15.00 15.00
Round Bales Responses 5 8 8 5 26
Over 1500 lbs Average 14.30 14.31 13.88 15.40 14.38
Twine or Wire Tie Minimum 12.50 10.00 9.00 10.00 9.00
Rate per Bale Maximum 16.00 24.00 20.00 20.00 24.00
Most Common 15.00 #N/A 12.00 20.00 12.00
Round Bales Responses 10 12 12 7 41
Less than 1500 lbs Average 13.30 12.58 14.38 16.50 13.95
Full Wrap Minimum 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 8.00
Rate per Bale Maximum 18.00 16.00 19.00 25.00 25.00
Most Common 12.00 12.00 12.00 #N/A 12.00
Round Bales Responses 5 7 4 2 18
Over 1500 lbs Average 14.20 14.93 16.75 15.14
Full Wrap Minimum 12.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
Rate per Bale Maximum 15.00 24.00 24.00 24.00
Most Common 15.00 #N/A #N/A 12.00
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HAY HAULINGIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Hauling hay (field to storage): Responses 3 10 16 9 38
Small Square Bales Average 0.93 0.91 0.93 1.11 0.97
Rate per Bale Minimum 0.80 0.50 0.55 0.85 0.50
Maximum 1.00 1.50 1.25 2.00 2.00
Most Common 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Hauling hay (field to storage): Responses 8 20 23 5 56
Round Bales, less than 1500 lbs. Average 5.25 4.25 4.57 6.00 4.68
Rate per Bale Minimum 2.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 1.00
Maximum 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
Most Common 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Hauling hay (field to storage): Responses 2 8 6 5 21
Round Bales, over 1500 lbs. Average 5.63 3.88 5.30 4.99
Rate per Bale Minimum 3.00 1.00 2.50 1.00
Maximum 10.00 8.00 10.00 10.00
Most Common 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Flat Rate Hay Hauling Responses 4 9 3 4 20
Semi‐Trailer Average 3.21 3.12 2.88 3.00 3.08
Rate per Loaded Mile Minimum 3.00 1.80 1.40 2.00 1.40
Maximum 3.50 4.00 3.75 3.50 4.00
Most Common 3.00 3.25 #N/A 3.50 3.50
Flat Rate Hay Hauling Responses 5 7 7 6 25
Other Trailers Average 3.30 4.68 3.04 3.50 3.66
Rate per Loaded Mile Minimum 1.00 2.00 1.40 2.50 1.00
Maximum 7.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00
Most Common 1.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 3.00
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SILAGE OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Silage Harvest Responses 8 3 0 0 11
Rate per Ton Average 5.91 5.58 5.82
Minimum 2.75 3.50 2.75
Maximum 7.50 8.25 8.25
Most Common 7.50 #N/A 7.50
Silage Hauling Responses 4 3 0 0 7
Rate per Ton Average 2.13 2.75 2.39
Minimum 1.50 2.00 1.50
Maximum 2.75 3.50 3.50
Most Common #N/A #N/A 2.75
Complete Silage Job Responses 3 2 1 0 6
(chop, haul, and pack) Average 8.25 8.77
Rate per Ton Minimum 7.75 7.75
Maximum 9.00 9.50
Most Common #N/A 9.00
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FARM OR RANCH LAND IMPROVEMENT OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Bulldozer, Land clearing Responses 3 1 3 3 10
Rate per Acre Average 166.67 268.33 268.33 245.50
Minimum 125.00 100.00 150.00 100.00
Maximum 250.00 430.00 400.00 430.00
Most Common 125.00 #N/A #N/A 125.00
Bulldozer, Land clearing Responses 14 19 21 14 68
Rate per Hour Average 106.79 99.34 104.43 105.00 103.61
Minimum 60.00 60.00 65.00 65.00 60.00
Maximum 150.00 200.00 250.00 150.00 250.00
Most Common 95.00 75.00 100.00 85.00 100.00
Bulldozer, Root plowing Responses 0 0 2 3 5
Rate per Acre Average 136.67 135.00
Minimum 85.00 85.00
Maximum 175.00 175.00
Most Common #N/A 175.00
Bulldozer, Root plowing Responses 3 3 7 7 20
Rate per Hour Average 121.67 158.33 134.29 134.29 136.00
Minimum 100.00 125.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Maximum 135.00 200.00 250.00 200.00 250.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A 100.00 150.00 100.00
Bulldozer, Rake and stack Responses 0 0 3 2 5
Rate per Acre Average 116.67 124.00
Minimum 75.00 75.00
Maximum 175.00 175.00
Most Common #N/A 100.00
Bulldozer, Rake and stack Responses 5 4 12 5 26
Rate per Hour Average 101.00 127.50 104.58 108.00 108.08
Minimum 75.00 85.00 75.00 60.00 60.00
Maximum 135.00 150.00 165.00 150.00 165.00
Most Common 100.00 150.00 100.00 150.00 100.00
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FARM OR RANCH LAND IMPROVEMENT OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Bulldozer, Heavy offset plowing Responses 0 1 2 3 6
Rate per Acre Average 73.33 56.33
Minimum 20.00 18.00
Maximum 125.00 125.00
Most Common #N/A 75.00
Bulldozer, Heavy offset plowing Responses 0 3 6 3 12
Rate per Hour Average 96.67 115.00 105.00 107.92
Minimum 65.00 80.00 40.00 40.00
Maximum 125.00 165.00 150.00 165.00
Most Common #N/A 100.00 #N/A 100.00
Bulldozer, Chaining ‐ one way Responses 0 0 1 0 1
Rate per Acre Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Bulldozer, Chaining ‐ one way Responses 1 0 4 0 5
Rate per Hour Average 143.75 169.00
Minimum 40.00 40.00
Maximum 330.00 330.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A
Bulldozer, Chaining ‐ two way Responses 0 0 1 0 1
Rate per Acre Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Bulldozer, Chaining ‐ two way Responses 1 0 4 0 5
Rate per Hour Average 147.50 172.00
Minimum 55.00 55.00
Maximum 330.00 330.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A
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FARM OR RANCH LAND IMPROVEMENT OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Bulldozer, Tandem roller chopping Responses 0 0 2 0 2
Rate per Acre Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Bulldozer, Tandem roller chopping Responses 0 0 3 1 4
Rate per Hour Average 115.00 105.00
Minimum 80.00 75.00
Maximum 140.00 140.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A
Bulldozer, Lawson aerator Responses 0 0 2 1 3
Rate per Acre Average 55.00
Minimum 15.00
Maximum 75.00
Most Common 75.00
Bulldozer, Lawson aerator Responses 0 0 4 1 5
Rate per Hour Average 111.25 119.00
Minimum 80.00 80.00
Maximum 140.00 150.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A
Terracing Responses 3 5 6 1 15
Rate per Hour Average 116.67 110.00 85.83 103.00
Minimum 90.00 85.00 55.00 55.00
Maximum 135.00 150.00 125.00 150.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A 75.00 125.00
Leveling Responses 2 3 4 7 16
Rate per Hour Average 120.00 85.00 110.71 105.00
Minimum 85.00 55.00 65.00 55.00
Maximum 150.00 125.00 175.00 175.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A 125.00 125.00
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FARM OR RANCH LAND IMPROVEMENT OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Prescribed burning Responses 0 0 2 3 5
Rate per Acre Average 7.50 12.50
Minimum 2.50 2.50
Maximum 10.00 35.00
Most Common 10.00 10.00
Grubbing (Approx. 40 small Responses 6 0 9 3 18
trees/shrubs per acre) Average 146.67 151.44 120.00 144.61
Rate per Acre Minimum 60.00 60.00 80.00 60.00
Maximum 250.00 275.00 150.00 275.00
Most Common #N/A 100.00 #N/A 150.00
Excavator Responses 4 2 10 3 19
Rate per Acre Average 173.75 155.54 123.33 152.39
Minimum 125.00 85.00 100.00 85.00
Maximum 260.00 275.00 140.00 275.00
Most Common #N/A 100.00 #N/A 125.00
Pasture shredding Responses 6 14 7 22 49
Rate per Acre Average 15.00 15.93 16.93 19.59 17.60
Minimum 10.00 5.50 5.00 3.00 3.00
Maximum 20.00 35.00 45.00 48.00 48.00
Most Common 15.00 25.00 10.00 16.00 10.00
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FARM OR RANCH LAND IMPROVEMENT OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Brush Spraying Responses 7 0 6 3 16
Aerial Application Average 5.11 6.96 10.07 6.73
Rate per Acre Minimum 3.00 4.50 6.96 3.00
Maximum 6.00 10.00 15.00 15.00
Most Common 6.00 #N/A #N/A 6.00
Brush Spraying Responses 3 2 6 8 19
Ground Application Average 6.17 6.79 7.88 7.22
Rate per Acre Minimum 5.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Maximum 8.00 10.00 20.00 20.00
Most Common #N/A 10.00 #N/A 10.00
Brush Spraying Responses 2 4 4 3 13
Individual Plant Treatment Average 48.75 57.50 57.50 60.96
Rate per Acre Minimum 15.00 10.00 20.00 10.00
Maximum 75.00 100.00 107.50 107.50
Most Common #N/A 60.00 #N/A 100.00
Pasture aeration Responses 2 11 5 5 23
Rate per Acre Average 18.86 17.80 15.00 17.15
Minimum 12.00 12.00 12.00 8.00
Maximum 40.00 25.00 18.00 40.00
Most Common 15.00 25.00 15.00 15.00
Tree shearing Responses 1 2 2 2 7
Rate per Acre Average 106.07
Minimum 35.00
Maximum 250.00
Most Common #N/A
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FARM OR RANCH LAND IMPROVEMENT OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Stock tank construction/maintenance Responses 1 2 1 6 10
Rate per Cubic Yard Average 3.44 2.84
Minimum 1.85 1.35
Maximum 10.00 10.00
Most Common 1.85 1.85
Stock tank construction/maintenance Responses 9 7 15 4 35
Rate per Hour Average 103.89 98.57 92.67 120.00 99.86
Minimum 85.00 65.00 40.00 100.00 40.00
Maximum 135.00 150.00 145.00 130.00 150.00
Most Common 100.00 85.00 125.00 125.00 100.00
Drip tape installation Responses 0 0 0 0 0
Buried, 40" Spacing Average
Row Crops and Vegetables Minimum
Rate per Acre Maximum
Most Common
Drip tape installation Responses 1 0 0 0 1
Buried, 80" Spacing Average
Row Crops and Vegetables Minimum
Rate per Acre Maximum
Most Common
Drip tape installation Responses 0 0 0 0 0
Fruit and pecans Average
Rate per Linear Foot Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
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FENCING AND MISCELLANEOUS LIVESTOCK OPERATIONSIncluding operator, machine and fuel North East West South State
Feed grinding and mixing at mill Responses 0 1 0 1 2
(excluding materials) Average
Rate per Ton Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Fence building (including materials) Responses 18 13 23 13 67
4 to 6 wire with steel posts Average 7,520 10,310 10,886 9,934 9,685
Rate per Mile Minimum 4,752 5,250 5,000 4,000 4,000
Maximum 12,000 16,368 19,990 21,120 21,120
Most Common 10,000 15,000 10,000 11,880 10,000
Fence building (including materials) Responses 3 4 9 13 29
4 to 6 wire with wood posts Average 9,847 13,377 11,735 9,198 10,629
Rate per Mile Minimum 5,240 6,300 6,000 4,500 4,500
Maximum 18,000 16,368 19,800 13,200 19,800
Most Common #N/A #N/A 10,000 13,200 10,000
Fence building (including materials) Responses 0 0 4 1 5
4 to 6 wire, high tensile electric Average 13,138 13,784
with posts (any type) Minimum 6,910 6,910
Rate per Mile Maximum 21,120 21,120
Most Common #N/A #N/A
Fence building (including materials) Responses 0 0 9 3 12
Deer‐proof fencing Average 28,940 20,268 26,772
8‐foot with steel posts Minimum 19,000 20,000 19,000
Rate per Mile Maximum 52,800 20,803 52,800
Most Common 31,680 20,000 20,000
Fence building (including materials) Responses 1 3 21 3 28
Net wire Average 15,547 13,404 10,800 13,083
Rate per Mile Minimum 11,000 6,600 6,000 5,808
Maximum 22,440 18,500 15,840 22,440
Most Common #N/A 12,000 #N/A 15,840
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LIVESTOCK OPERATIONSIncluding labor and equipment North East West South State
Cattle Day Labor for weaning, Responses 23 17 26 19 85
branding, etc. (Labor provides mount) Average 128.26 129.18 128.08 160.95 135.69
Rate per Day Minimum 100.00 64.00 85.00 100.00 64.00
Maximum 175.00 200.00 250.00 218.00 250.00
Most Common 150.00 150.00 125.00 175.00 125.00
Cattle: Artificial Insemination Responses 1 7 7 3 18
Rate per Head Average 20.00 14.21 20.00 17.75
Minimum 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Maximum 30.00 22.00 30.00 30.00
Most Common 25.00 20.00 #N/A 25.00
Cattle: Pregnancy Testing Responses 13 16 18 9 56
Rate per Head Average 3.58 4.38 5.36 6.00 4.77
Minimum 2.00 2.50 2.50 3.00 2.00
Maximum 5.50 10.00 20.00 15.00 20.00
Most Common 3.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 3.00
Cattle: Spraying Responses 3 1 4 2 10
Rate per Head Average 3.00 4.69 3.37
Minimum 2.00 3.00 0.50
Maximum 5.00 8.00 8.00
Most Common 2.00 #N/A 2.00
Cattle Processing (dehorning, branding, Responses 9 8 13 5 35
castrating, vaccinating, deworming) Average 5.33 8.79 9.77 6.25 7.90
Rate per Head Minimum 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Maximum 15.00 19.33 20.00 20.00 20.00
Most Common 2.00 #N/A 20.00 2.00 2.00
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LIVESTOCK OPERATIONSIncluding labor and equipment North East West South State
Sheep Shearing Responses 0 1 13 0 14
Rate per Head Average 3.49 3.53
Minimum 2.00 2.00
Maximum 8.00 8.00
Most Common 3.75 4.00
Sheep Tagging Responses 0 0 6 0 6
Rate per Head Average 1.33 1.33
Minimum 1.00 1.00
Maximum 1.95 1.95
Most Common 1.00 1.00
Sheep processing Responses 0 0 2 0 2
(castrating, vaccinating, Average
deworming, spraying, docking) Minimum
Rate per Head Maximum
Most Common
Goat Shearing Responses 0 0 5 0 5
Rate per Head Average 3.06 3.06
Minimum 2.05 2.05
Maximum 4.00 4.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A
Goat processing Responses 0 0 3 0 3
(castrating, vaccinating, Average 4.33 4.33
deworming, spraying) Minimum 0.50 0.50
Rate per Head Maximum 6.50 6.50
Most Common #N/A #N/A
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CATTLE HAULINGIncluding labor and equipment North East West South State
Cattle hauling Responses 0 0 1 1 2
Semi‐Truck & Trailer (18‐wheeler) Average
Rate per Head Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Cattle hauling Responses 0 1 4 0 5
Semi‐Truck & Trailer (18‐wheeler) Average 556.25 495.00
Rate per Load Minimum 350.00 250.00
Maximum 900.00 900.00
Most Common #N/A #N/A
Cattle hauling Responses 13 11 12 5 41
Semi‐Truck & Trailer (18‐wheeler) Average 3.65 3.04 3.24 3.05 3.29
Rate per Loaded Mile Minimum 2.00 1.00 1.60 2.50 1.00
Maximum 6.00 4.00 4.50 3.50 6.00
Most Common 3.00 3.50 3.25 3.00 3.00
Cattle hauling Responses 0 2 0 1 3
All other Trucks and Trailers Average 4.00
Rate per Head Minimum 2.00
Maximum 5.00
Most Common 5.00
Cattle hauling Responses 0 3 7 2 12
All other Trucks and Trailers Average 100.00 157.14 125.00
Rate per Load Minimum 75.00 50.00 50.00
Maximum 125.00 300.00 300.00
Most Common #N/A 200.00 50.00
Cattle hauling Responses 6 14 11 5 36
All other Trucks and Trailers Average 2.83 2.80 2.74 2.51 2.75
Rate per Loaded Mile Minimum 2.50 2.00 1.40 1.80 1.40
Maximum 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 4.00
Most Common 3.00 3.00 2.50 3.00 3.00
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CONSULTING SERVICESNorth East West South State
Use of Crop Production Consulting Responses 14 2 1 6 23
Rate per Acre Average 7.48 8.54 7.63
Minimum 5.00 4.00 4.00
Maximum 10.00 16.00 16.00
Most Common 7.00 #N/A 7.00
Use of Marketing Consulting Service Responses 2 0 0 7 9
Rate per Acre Average 4.00 4.06
Minimum 3.00 2.50
Maximum 5.00 6.00
Most Common 5.00 5.00
Use of Fee Based Predator Responses 1 2 6 0 9
Management Service Average 0.31 0.36
Rate per Acre Minimum 0.08 0.08
Maximum 0.90 1.00
Most Common 0.10 0.10
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