I'm from Saskatchewan and it's been 20 years since I've been south on the harvest run.
Decided to get back into it again with 2 JD machines. Had this wild idea of rebuilding a couple 8820's this winter to go with, but maybe farmers won't hire combines that old?
Or do I need to be running new/er...
The following is a small business plan I was just messing around with. I'd appreciate any feedback you might be able to give me regarding the scenario. This is for a local custom operation, staying within a 40 mile radius of home. Thanks in advance.
FIRST YEAR PROJECTED INCOME
WHEAT...
Hi Everyone,
I found this forum, or the old version of it when searching Google. I came across some folks who were wondering what became of the "custom harvester, who was in National Geographic" (back in August 1972).
Well, I think I can help! My name is Mikel Louder, son of Max Louder. If...
I lost my truck drivers for my custom run(oil activity went up 300 miles away so they decided it payed more and the job lasted longer)
My idea is to either not have grain trucking or split my combines up, for smaller jobs with farmers who don't need trucking.
Would you hire 1 or 2 custom...
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