Farming, Saturday, May 12,1970
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Custom farming rates are up an average of 7 to 10 per cent this year, according to statistical in
formation compiled by Penn State University.
rates announced
UNIVERSITY PARK Machinery custom fanning
rates for Pennsylvania have been compiled by Neil
Woodward, agricultural statistician at Penn State
University. The custom rates shown are the averages
from voluntary reports by custom operators throughout
the state. Most of the rates are stated per acre, ton, bale or
bushel, rather than per hour, to reduce the variation due
to machinery size. Individual rates vary due to dif
ferences in working conditions, services performed, or
even the operator’s eagerness to do custom work.
Therefore, the average rates shown should not be con
sidered absolute indications of fair charges.
Average rates are shown for most items by two regions
of the state, labeled “mountain” and “valley.” The dif
ference in rates between regions reflect variations in
terrain, soils, and alternative opportunities for the labor
and equipment used. Figures labeld “The State”
represent straight averages of all reports, regardless of
geographical location.
Most custom rates are higher this year, up an average
of 7 to 10 per cent from last year. Some differences bet
ween rates, especially for jobs that were lightly
represented in the survey, may occur due to sample
variation. This is variation caused by a different sample
of reporters answering the survey this year.
Some rates for jobs other than those asked on
questionnaire were volunteered by some reporters. Some
examples are:
1. Post driving, $.65 per post; 2. Chisel plowing, $B.OO per
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hour; 4. Stacking com fodder, $12.00 per hour.
Following are the rates reported.
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