plowing

[ca.hess]

What would be a profitable rate for (moldboard)plowing 200 acres in Montgomery Pa area?Will look for Pa custom rates but would appreciate others inpuy.

 

[ejr-IA]

Iowa state custom rate survey said range of 10.00 to 15.00 with a average of 13.60.

 

[Nebraska Cowman]

I was getting $10 twenty years ago. I doubt price has kept up with inflation.

 

[ca.hess]

Thanks for replys.I found Michigan state updated 103008 an they say 18.44 per acre. I think rate for Pa should be even higher as Pa has very abrasive soils.Having plowed many acre of Pa soil an also some mid west soils i know there is great difference.Again thanks inpuT.

 

[flying belgian]

If it is small irregular fields you will have to charge by the hour. I charge $65/hr. If it is all in 1 or 2 rectangular fields then you can charge by acre.

 

[cornfarmer]

For $20/acre, I would leave the tractor in the shed before I would custom plow. Most people are willing to farm for free, and some will even pay to do it, so rate surveys are a way landlords can "negotiate" cheap rates.