Agricultural Rates for Farm Custom Services in Ohio, Year 2010

Custom Farming Rates in 2010: A Comprehensive Overview

In the year 2010, a statewide survey was conducted among farmers, custom operators, farm managers, and landowners to determine custom rates for various agricultural operations. The results of this survey provide valuable insights into the cost of custom farming services.

Planting Operations

The average custom rate for planting operations, including conventional till and no-till methods, varies significantly. The rates reported in the survey include the cost of implements and tractors, variable machinery costs, and labor for the operation.

Labor and Machinery Operations

The average custom rate for hired labor, such as machinery operation, milking cows, and general farm labor, also exhibits a wide range.

Fertiliser Application, Weed Control, and Mechanical Weed Control

The average custom rate for fertiliser application, chemical control of weeds or insects, and mechanical weed control also shows a wide range.

Soil Preparation Operations

The average custom rate for soil preparation operations, such as Stalk Chopper, Moldboard Plow, and Land Leveling, can vary widely.

Hay/Straw Harvest, Baling, and Complete Hay Harvest Operations

The average custom rate for hay/straw harvest, baling, and complete hay harvest operations also exhibits a wide range.

Drainage and Tile Installation, Ditch Machining, Drain Plow, and Miscellaneous Services

The average custom rate for drainage and tile installation, ditch machining, drain plow, and miscellaneous services like bush hogging, digging post holes, and power washing, also varies.

Fuel Prices and Custom Rates

Fuel prices have an impact on custom rates, and rates may fluctuate based on large movements in fuel prices. At the time of the survey, the approximate price of diesel fuel for off-road (farm) usage was $2.50 per gallon.

Additional Charges

Charges may be added if a job is considered abnormal, due to factors like distance, terrain, amount of product or labor, or special requirements.

Calculating Custom Rates

Machinery rental rates can be estimated from custom rates by considering the custom charge including labor, fuel, and tractor, the percent of custom charge for interest, insurance, depreciation, and repairs, and the tractor rental value if a tractor is not provided.

Factors Affecting Custom Rates

Custom rates have a wide range due to factors like the type or size of equipment used, size/shape of fields, crop condition, labor value, mix of labor and equipment, and income needs.

Helpful Resources

Publications and online resources are available to help calculate total costs for a given custom operation. Some helpful resources include unspecified publications.

Discussion Before Agreement

Before entering into an agreement, discuss all job details with the other party to ensure a clear understanding of the costs and services involved.

Yield Rate for Field Tillage with Trampoline Plows in Ohio in 2010

The average yield rate for field tillage with trampoline plows in Ohio in 2010 was not publicly reported or available in common agricultural data sources.

Reported Rates

The custom rates reported in this publication are based on a simple average of all survey responses, with "Low" and 'High' rates representing one standard deviation around the average.