2011 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates April 2011 Custom Rates Survey Conducted and Compiled by Texas AgriLife Extension Service Department of Agricultural Economics Survey Coordinator: Dr. Steven L. Klose Associate Professor and Extension Economist sklose@tamu.edu 979‐845‐1138 Survey Development Team: Dr. Steve Amosson Stan Bevers Bill Thompson Dr. Jackie Smith Jose Pena Dr. Mark Waller Visit Texas AgriLife Extension Service at: http://texasagrilife.tamu.edu
Education programs conducted by The Texas AgriLife Extension Service serve people of all ages regardless of
socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, handicap or national origin. 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 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. Department of Agricultural Economics 1 Texas AgriLife Extension Service Texas Custom Rates Survey Regions
North
Dallam ShermanHansfordOchiltree Lipscomb
Hartley
Moore Hutchinson RobertsHemphill
Oldham
Potter Carson Gray Wheeler
Deaf Smith Randall Arm- DonleyCollingsstrong
worth
Parmer Castro Swisher Briscoe Hall Childress
Floyd Motley Cottle
Hardeman
Foard WilbargerWichita
Cochran HockleyLubbockCrosby Dickens King
Knox Baylor Archer
Bailey Lamb
Hale
East
Clay Montague
Hudspeth
Lamar Red River
Bowie
Titus
Franklin Morris
Denton
Collin
Cass
Hunt Hopkins
Yoakum Terry Lynn Garza
Camp
Rockwall Rains
Marion
Wood
Upshur
Palo Parker Tarrant Dallas
Gaines DawsonBorden Scurry Fisher
ShackelKaufmannVan
Harrison
Jones ford Stephens Pinto
Gregg
Smith
Hood Johnson Ellis
Andrews Martin Howard Mitchell Nolan Taylor Callahan Eastland Erath
Henderson
Rusk Panola
Somervell
Navarro
CheroHill
GlassBosque
Loving Winkler Ector Midland
Shelby
Anderson kee
Comanche
Coke Runnels
Nacogcock Sterling
FreeColemanBrown
Culberson
Hamilton
doches AuguLime- stone
McClennan
stine
stone
Ward Crane
Mills
Tom
Coryell
Upton Reagan
Sabine
Leon Houston Angelina
Reeves
Irion
Falls
Green ConchoMcCulloch San
LamTrinity
Robertson
Saba pasas
Bell
Newton
Madison
Polk TylerJasper
Schleicher Menard
Burnet
Pecos
Milam
Walker
Jeff Davis
Crockett
San
Mason Llano
Grimes
Brazos
Williamson
Jacinto
Burleson
Sutton
Hardin
Kimble
Lee
MontgomeryLiberty
Orange
WashingGillespie Blanco Travis
Terrell
Presidio
ton
Bastrop
Jefferson
Kerr
Hays
Austin
Harris
Edwards
Brewster
Kendall
Fayette
Val Verde
Waller
Chambers
Real
Comal Caldwell
Bandera
Colorado
Fort Bend
Guadalupe
Galveston
Bexar
Gonzales Lavaca
Kinney Uvalde Medina
Wharton Brazoria
Wilson
DeWitt Jackson
Matagorda
Maverick
Frio Atascosa Karnes
Zavala
Victoria
Goliad
Calhoun
Dimmit La SalleMcMullenLive Bee
Refugio
Aransas
Oak
San
Patricio
Jim
Wells Nueces
Webb
Duval
Kleberg
Jack
Young
Kent StonewallHaskellThrockmorton
El Paso
Cooke Grayson Fannin
Delta
Wise
West
South
Zapata Jim HoggBrooks Kenedy
Starr
Hidalgo
Willacy
Cameron
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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 East West South 523
312
481
304
94 66 90 57 State 1620 307 Department of Agricultural Economics 3 Texas AgriLife Extension Service 2011 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates
Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
TRACTOR RENTAL
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
8
4
7
8
27
Average
20.78
38.75
29.54
49.13
34.11
Tractor only, excluding cost of operator and fuel
Tractor Only: Less than 100 h.p.
Rate per Hour
Tractor Only: 100 to 149 h.p.
Rate per Hour
Tractor Only: 150 to 250 h.p.
Rate per Hour
Tractor Only: More than 250 h.p.
Rate per Hour
Department of Agricultural Economics
Minimum
10.00
20.00
11.25
13.00
10.00
Maximum
60.00
60.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
Most Common
20.00
#N/A
#N/A
50.00
20.00
Responses
9
5
7
7
28
Average
21.92
39.65
23.58
37.79
29.47
Minimum
12.00
8.25
14.00
17.00
8.25
Maximum
35.00
75.00
30.00
65.00
75.00
Most Common
#N/A
25.00
25.00
#N/A
25.00
Responses
19
1
7
5
32
Average
34.32
33.71
42.20
35.13
Minimum
17.00
22.00
26.00
17.00
Maximum
80.00
50.00
60.00
80.00
Most Common
30.00
30.00
40.00
30.00
Responses
11
9
3
23
Average
44.73
44.56
45.00
44.70
0
Minimum
19.00
35.00
30.00
19.00
Maximum
75.00
64.00
55.00
75.00
Most Common
45.00
40.00
#N/A
45.00
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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
LAND TILLAGE OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
9
5
8
3
25
Average
14.17
13.00
20.50
25.00
17.26
Minimum
12.00
10.00
14.00
20.00
10.00
Including cost of operator, machine and fuel
Moldboard: Shallow (less than 12 inches)
Rate per Acre
Moldboard:
Deep (deeper than 12 inches)
Rate per Acre
Surface chisel (3 to 8 inches)
Rate per Acre
Deep chisel (deeper than 8 inches)
Rate per Acre
Tandem disc
Rate per Acre
One‐way disc
Rate per Acre
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
17.50
20.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
Most Common
15.00
10.00
15.00
#N/A
15.00
Responses
9
4
5
1
19
Average
18.89
17.75
24.00
20.84
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
Responses
25
15
26
8
74
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
Responses
22
10
12
6
50
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
Responses
28
25
27
17
97
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
1
Responses
3
5
4
13
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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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
LAND TILLAGE OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
17
10
16
13
56
Average
12.68
16.10
14.00
18.35
14.98
Minimum
8.00
9.00
7.00
7.50
7.00
Including cost of operator, machine and fuel
Offset disc
Rate per Acre
Field cultivator
(spring tooth harrow)
Rate per Acre
Rolling cultivator
Rate per Acre
Listing
Rate per Acre
Shaping beds
Rate per Acre
Rod weeder
Rate per Acre
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
20.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
Most Common
12.00
15.00
10.00
20.00
15.00
Responses
21
20
17
8
66
Average
9.76
11.10
9.53
12.63
10.45
Minimum
6.50
7.00
5.00
6.50
5.00
Maximum
13.50
20.00
15.00
20.00
20.00
Most Common
8.00
10.00
8.00
12.00
12.00
1
Responses
5
5
3
Average
10.00
10.20
10.33
9.97
14
Minimum
7.00
6.00
9.00
6.00
Maximum
12.00
16.00
12.00
16.00
Most Common
10.00
6.00
#N/A
10.00
Responses
15
3
8
3
29
Average
10.87
12.00
11.44
13.58
11.42
Minimum
7.00
10.00
8.00
6.75
6.75
Maximum
15.00
14.00
13.50
20.00
20.00
Most Common
12.00
#N/A
12.00
#N/A
12.00
Responses
5
1
4
5
15
Average
8.80
11.75
11.76
10.65
Minimum
7.00
9.00
6.80
6.80
Maximum
12.00
14.00
20.00
20.00
Most Common
7.00
12.00
#N/A
10.00
1
1
Responses
6
Average
9.00
8.98
Minimum
8.00
7.80
Maximum
10.00
10.00
Most Common
10.00
10.00
6
1
9
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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
LAND TILLAGE OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
8
1
2
1
12
Average
6.56
6.63
Minimum
4.00
3.00
Including cost of operator, machine and fuel
Sand fighter
Rate per Acre
Rotary hoe
Rate per Acre
Row crop cultivator
Rate per Acre
Stalk cutting/shredding
Rate per Acre
Stalk pulling
Rate per Acre
Strip Till
Rate per Acre
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
12.00
12.00
Most Common
8.00
8.00
Responses
16
Average
7.38
1
4
2
7.50
23
6.91
Minimum
4.00
6.00
2.00
Maximum
12.00
10.00
12.00
Most Common
8.00
6.00
8.00
Responses
12
6
10
3
31
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
Responses
14
6
12
9
41
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
Responses
3
0
0
3
6
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
Responses
22
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
7
1
4
0
27
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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
PLANTING OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
25
11
12
9
57
Average
12.76
11.36
12.08
14.12
12.56
Minimum
5.00
9.00
6.00
7.50
5.00
Including operator, machine and fuel; Excluding seed and materials
Planting Only
Row Crops
Rate per Acre
Planting and Chemical Application
Row Crops
Rate per Acre
Planting Only
peanuts
Rate per Acre
Planting and Chemical Application
peanuts
Rate per Acre
Planting Only
No till: Drilling
Rate per Acre
Planting and Chemical Application
No till: Drilling
Rate per Acre
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
18.00
17.00
20.00
30.00
30.00
Most Common
15.00
10.00
10.00
14.00
10.00
Responses
17
8
9
5
39
Average
16.29
13.31
13.11
15.00
14.78
Minimum
8.50
9.00
10.00
12.50
8.50
Maximum
20.00
17.50
15.00
18.00
20.00
Most Common
16.00
15.00
15.00
14.00
15.00
Responses
4
1
2
0
7
Average
12.88
12.79
Minimum
10.00
10.00
Maximum
17.50
17.50
Most Common
12.00
12.00
Responses
2
1
1
0
4
Average
13.13
Minimum
10.50
Maximum
15.00
Most Common
15.00
Responses
15
8
7
3
33
Average
14.50
14.56
11.43
16.83
14.08
Minimum
12.00
12.00
6.00
10.00
6.00
Maximum
20.00
20.00
16.00
25.00
25.00
Most Common
15.00
15.00
10.00
#N/A
15.00
Responses
8
4
3
1
16
Average
17.13
17.00
14.00
16.69
Minimum
14.00
13.00
11.00
11.00
Maximum
20.00
25.00
17.00
25.00
Most Common
20.00
15.00
#N/A
15.00
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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
PLANTING OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
8
2
3
1
14
Average
14.94
Including operator, machine and fuel; Excluding seed and materials
Planting Only
No till: Row crops
Rate per Acre
Planting and Chemical Application
No till: Row crops
Rate per Acre
Drilling: Small grains, sudan, grain
sorghum, ryegrass, soybeans, beans
Rate per Acre
Drilling: Alfalfa and other legumes
Rate per Acre
Grass seeding
Rate per Acre
Sprigging bermuda grass
(do not include cost of sprigs)
Rate per Acre
Department of Agricultural Economics
11.50
13.82
Minimum
8.50
6.50
6.50
Maximum
18.00
15.00
18.00
Most Common
18.00
#N/A
15.00
Responses
5
3
3
Average
19.00
13.00
12.00
15.45
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
Responses
29
17
30
6
82
Average
11.97
11.26
10.69
13.52
11.47
0
11
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
Responses
5
1
5
2
13
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
Responses
13
7
3
5
28
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
Responses
3
13
7
11
34
Average
53.33
51.62
56.43
56.82
54.44
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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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER AND LIME
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
14
8
3
2
27
Average
12.75
13.19
9.17
12.33
Minimum
5.00
9.00
7.50
4.00
Including operator, machine and fuel; Excluding materials
Anhydrous ammonia
Rate per Acre
Dry mixed fertilizer
Rate per Acre
Liquid fertilizer
Rate per Acre
Aerial application of fertilizer
Rate per Acre
Lime application
Rate per Ton
Manure/compost spreading
Rate per Ton
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
25.00
20.00
10.00
25.00
Most Common
10.00
15.00
10.00
10.00
Responses
34
29
20
15
98
Average
4.84
5.16
5.60
6.87
5.40
Minimum
2.00
2.50
3.50
3.50
2.00
Maximum
15.00
10.00
10.00
16.00
16.00
Most Common
4.00
5.00
4.50
6.00
5.00
Responses
35
30
26
18
109
Average
5.00
5.79
6.02
6.36
5.69
Minimum
3.00
4.00
3.50
3.50
3.00
Maximum
17.00
18.00
20.00
17.00
20.00
Most Common
5.00
5.00
4.50
5.50
4.50
Responses
13
4
3
2
22
Average
5.42
9.25
6.25
6.52
Minimum
3.00
5.00
5.00
3.00
Maximum
10.00
15.00
8.75
15.00
Most Common
4.50
#N/A
5.00
5.00
Responses
1
10
1
Average
13.65
6
18
12.92
12.83
Minimum
5.00
5.50
5.00
Maximum
35.00
32.00
35.00
Most Common
10.00
10.00
10.00
Responses
9
5
Average
5.04
4.70
5.84
Minimum
2.50
2.50
2.50
Maximum
10.00
8.00
12.50
Most Common
2.50
5.00
2.50
10
2
1
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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
APPLICATION OF CHEMICALS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
33
4
6
7
50
Average
5.43
7.13
5.13
5.42
5.53
Minimum
3.00
5.00
4.00
3.50
3.00
Including operator, machine and fuel; Excluding materials
Insecticides and fungicides
Flat Rate Aerial Application
Rate per Acre
Insecticides and fungicides
Flat Rate Ground Application
Rate per Acre
Herbicides
Flat Rate Aerial Application
Rate per Acre
Herbicides
Flat Rate Ground Application
Rate per Acre
Plant growth regulators/defoliants
Flat Rate Aerial Application
Rate per Acre
Plant growth regulators/defoliants
Flat Rate Ground Application
Rate per Acre
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
10.00
12.00
7.00
7.50
12.00
Most Common
5.00
#N/A
5.00
#N/A
5.00
Responses
41
25
22
18
106
Average
4.90
5.36
5.23
5.56
5.19
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
Responses
31
4
8
9
52
Average
5.49
7.00
5.56
7.74
6.01
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
Responses
47
30
30
22
129
Average
4.97
5.93
5.48
5.33
5.37
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
Responses
30
3
5
6
44
Average
5.46
7.67
6.30
5.08
5.65
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
Responses
35
13
16
10
74
Average
4.83
5.25
4.94
3.95
4.81
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 HARVESTING
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
38
7
15
3
63
Average
0.08
0.09
0.08
0.09
0.09
Minimum
0.07
0.08
0.07
0.08
0.07
Including operator, machine and fuel
Stripping cotton
Rate per Lint Pound
Picking cotton
Rate per Lint Pound
Ginning cotton (one price)
Rate per CWT of Seed Cotton
Two price cotton ginning
a. Ginning cotton
Rate per CWT of Seed Cotton
Two price cotton ginning
b. Bagging and ties
Rate per Bale
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
Most Common
0.08
0.09
0.08
0.10
0.08
Responses
11
3
10
16
40
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
Responses
6
0
7
1
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
Responses
10
Average
2.05
2.09
2.11
Minimum
1.75
1.50
1.50
1
4
0
14
15
Maximum
2.65
2.50
2.75
Most Common
2.00
#N/A
2.00
Responses
10
Average
15.70
16.13
1
4
0
15
14.93
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 HARVESTING
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
4
1
2
1
8
Average
46.25
63.13
Minimum
20.00
20.00
Including operator, machine and fuel
Module hauling
Rate per Module
Module hauling
Rate per Loaded Mile
Maximum
65.00
100.00
Most Common
50.00
50.00
Responses
2
1
3
0
6
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 DRYING
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
6
0
1
1
8
Average
19.67
19.88
Including operator, machine and fuel
Peanut harvesting
a. Dig and shake
Rate per Acre
Peanut harvesting
b. Combining & hauling
Rate per Ton (field weight)
Peanut harvesting
c. Peanut drying
Rate per Ton (field weight)
Department of Agricultural Economics
Minimum
15.00
15.00
Maximum
25.00
25.00
Most Common
#N/A
25.00
Responses
6
0
0
1
7
Average
60.00
57.14
Minimum
50.00
40.00
Maximum
100.00
100.00
Most Common
50.00
50.00
Responses
2
0
1
0
3
Average
24.17
Minimum
20.00
Maximum
27.50
Most Common
#N/A
13
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FLAT RATE COMBINING AND HAULING GRAINS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
16
2
5
11
34
Average
0.38
0.45
0.49
0.42
Minimum
0.28
0.30
0.25
0.25
Including operator, machine and fuel
Combining and hauling: Flat Rate (no extra charges)
Corn
Rate per Bushel
Combining and hauling: Flat Rate (no extra charges)
Grain sorghum
Rate per Bushel
Combining and hauling: Flat Rate (no extra charges)
Soybeans
Rate per Bushel
Combining and hauling: Flat Rate (no extra charges)
Wheat
Rate per Bushel
Combining and hauling: Flat Rate (no extra charges)
Oats
Rate per Bushel
Maximum
0.57
0.65
0.75
0.75
Most Common
0.40
#N/A
0.40
0.40
Responses
10
2
11
25
Average
0.45
0.45
0.44
2
Minimum
0.28
0.22
0.22
Maximum
0.80
0.75
0.80
Most Common
0.30
#N/A
0.45
Responses
3
3
7
Average
0.77
1
0.85
0.76
Minimum
0.70
0.54
0.50
Maximum
0.85
1.00
1.00
Most Common
#N/A
1.00
1.00
Responses
5
0
10
Average
0.77
0.93
0.79
Minimum
0.30
0.25
0.25
1
0
4
Maximum
1.40
1.80
1.80
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
0.40
Responses
1
0
Responses
8
2
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
0
0
6
2
1
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Hauling Only
All Grain
Rate per Loaded Mile
Department of Agricultural Economics
14
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COMBINING AND HAULING CORN
North
Including operator, machine and fuel
East
West
South
State
Combining and hauling Corn
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre
b. Hauling per Bushel
c. Overage Rate per Bushel
d. Overage charged on yields over:
Department of Agricultural Economics
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
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
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
Responses
3
3
Average
66.67
36.67
0
1
7
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 SORGHUM
North
Including operator, machine and fuel
East
West
South
State
Combining and hauling Grain Sorghum
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre
b. Hauling per CWT
c. Overage Rate per CWT
d. Overage charged on yields over:
Department of Agricultural Economics
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
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
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
Responses
10
3
Average
30.50
28.33
30.63
1
2
16
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 SOYBEANS
North
Including operator, machine and fuel
East
West
South
State
2
2
15
Combining and hauling Soybeans
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre
b. Hauling per Bushel
c. Overage Rate per Bushel
d. Overage charged on yields over:
Department of Agricultural Economics
Responses
4
7
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
Responses
4
6
Average
0.24
0.24
2
0.23
Minimum
0.22
0.17
0.15
Maximum
0.25
0.35
0.35
Most Common
0.22
0.20
0.22
Responses
3
3
Average
0.31
0.24
0.28
Minimum
0.22
0.20
0.20
0
1
0
13
6
Maximum
0.40
0.28
0.40
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
Responses
3
3
Average
26.67
23.33
25.00
0
0
6
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 WHEAT
North
Including operator, machine and fuel
East
West
South
State
1
79
Combining and hauling Wheat
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre
b. Hauling per Bushel
c. Overage Rate per Bushel
d. Overage charged on yields over:
Department of Agricultural Economics
Responses
43
11
24
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
Responses
38
9
22
Average
0.23
0.23
0.27
0
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
Responses
26
4
5
Average
0.20
0.21
0.22
0.21
Minimum
0.14
0.20
0.20
0.14
1
69
36
Maximum
0.24
0.22
0.30
0.30
Most Common
0.20
0.22
0.20
0.20
Responses
26
4
5
Average
22.69
22.50
22.00
22.78
1
36
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
18
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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
COMBINING AND HAULING OATS
North
Including operator, machine and fuel
East
West
South
State
0
21
Combining and hauling Oats
Reported as Combination of per Acre rate, hauling, plus overage
a. Rate per Acre
b. Hauling per Bushel
c. Overage Rate per Bushel
d. Overage charged on yields over:
Department of Agricultural Economics
Responses
4
4
13
Average
21.50
21.50
19.73
20.40
Minimum
20.00
20.00
15.00
15.00
Maximum
24.00
22.00
22.00
24.00
Most Common
20.00
22.00
20.00
20.00
Responses
3
3
11
Average
0.22
0.26
0.27
0
0.26
Minimum
0.20
0.20
0.15
0.15
Maximum
0.25
0.35
0.40
0.40
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
0.30
0.20
Responses
3
1
0
Average
0.21
0.21
Minimum
0.20
0.20
0
17
4
Maximum
0.22
0.22
Most Common
0.20
0.22
Responses
3
Average
36.67
40.00
1
0
0
4
Minimum
20.00
20.00
Maximum
50.00
50.00
Most Common
#N/A
50.00
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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
HAY CUTTING AND BALING OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
9
23
20
11
63
Average
1.58
2.11
1.65
1.78
1.83
Including operator, machine and fuel
Complete Haying Job (mow, condition, rake, and bale)
For various type/size bales Excluding Hauling
Small Square Bales
Twine or Wire Tie
Rate per Bale
Round Bales
Less than 1500 lbs
Twine or Wire Tie
Rate per Bale
Round Bales
Over 1500 lbs
Twine or Wire Tie
Rate per Bale
Round Bales
Less than 1500 lbs
Full Wrap
Rate per Bale
Round Bales
Over 1500 lbs
Full Wrap
Rate per Bale
Department of Agricultural Economics
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
Responses
11
30
27
16
84
Average
22.64
22.05
23.26
24.41
22.96
Minimum
17.00
15.00
16.00
18.00
15.00
Maximum
30.00
25.00
30.00
34.00
34.00
Most Common
20.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
Responses
5
13
10
14
42
Average
23.60
23.50
23.75
25.07
24.10
Minimum
20.00
19.00
18.00
20.00
18.00
Maximum
30.00
30.00
30.00
35.00
35.00
Most Common
20.00
22.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
Responses
18
34
24
10
86
Average
22.39
22.81
23.77
24.50
23.19
Minimum
14.00
15.00
15.00
22.00
14.00
Maximum
30.00
28.50
35.00
30.00
35.00
Most Common
25.00
25.00
25.00
22.00
25.00
Responses
6
13
6
7
32
Average
27.50
23.96
25.00
26.36
25.34
Minimum
22.00
19.00
20.00
23.00
19.00
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 OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
4
10
12
5
31
Average
0.91
1.00
1.06
1.21
1.04
Including operator, machine and fuel
Hay Baling Only For various type/size bales Excluding Hauling
Small Square Bales
Twine or Wire Tie
Rate per Bale
Round Bales
Less than 1500 lbs
Twine or Wire Tie
Rate per Bale
Round Bales
Over 1500 lbs
Twine or Wire Tie
Rate per Bale
Round Bales
Less than 1500 lbs
Full Wrap
Rate per Bale
Round Bales
Over 1500 lbs
Full Wrap
Rate per Bale
Department of Agricultural Economics
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
Responses
6
14
18
8
46
Average
15.17
12.21
14.06
15.88
13.96
Minimum
10.00
10.00
7.00
8.00
7.00
Maximum
20.00
16.00
18.00
24.00
24.00
Most Common
15.00
10.00
16.00
15.00
15.00
Responses
5
8
8
5
26
Average
14.30
14.31
13.88
15.40
14.38
Minimum
12.50
10.00
9.00
10.00
9.00
Maximum
16.00
24.00
20.00
20.00
24.00
Most Common
15.00
#N/A
12.00
20.00
12.00
Responses
10
12
12
7
41
Average
13.30
12.58
14.38
16.50
13.95
Minimum
10.00
10.00
8.00
10.00
8.00
Maximum
18.00
16.00
19.00
25.00
25.00
Most Common
12.00
12.00
12.00
#N/A
12.00
2
Responses
5
7
4
Average
14.20
14.93
16.75
15.14
Minimum
12.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Maximum
15.00
24.00
24.00
24.00
Most Common
15.00
#N/A
#N/A
12.00
21
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HAY HAULING
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
3
10
16
9
38
Average
0.93
0.91
0.93
1.11
0.97
Minimum
0.80
0.50
0.55
0.85
0.50
Including operator, machine and fuel
Hauling hay (field to storage):
Small Square Bales
Rate per Bale
Hauling hay (field to storage):
Round Bales, less than 1500 lbs.
Rate per Bale
Hauling hay (field to storage):
Round Bales, over 1500 lbs. Rate per Bale
Flat Rate Hay Hauling
Semi‐Trailer
Rate per Loaded Mile
Flat Rate Hay Hauling
Other Trailers
Rate per Loaded Mile
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
1.00
1.50
1.25
2.00
2.00
Most Common
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
Responses
8
20
23
5
56
Average
5.25
4.25
4.57
6.00
4.68
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
Responses
2
8
6
5
21
Average
5.63
3.88
5.30
4.99
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
Responses
4
9
3
4
20
Average
3.21
3.12
2.88
3.00
3.08
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
Responses
5
7
7
6
25
Average
3.30
4.68
3.04
3.50
3.66
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
22
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Number of Survey Responses and Rates ($) per Unit for Regions of Texas
SILAGE OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
8
3
0
0
11
Average
5.91
5.58
5.82
Minimum
2.75
3.50
2.75
Including operator, machine and fuel
Silage Harvest
Rate per Ton
Silage Hauling
Rate per Ton
Complete Silage Job
(chop, haul, and pack)
Rate per Ton
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
7.50
8.25
8.25
Most Common
7.50
#N/A
7.50
Responses
4
3
Average
2.13
2.75
2.39
0
0
7
Minimum
1.50
2.00
1.50
Maximum
2.75
3.50
3.50
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
2.75
Responses
3
2
Average
8.25
8.77
Minimum
7.75
7.75
Maximum
9.00
9.50
Most Common
#N/A
9.00
23
1
0
6
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FARM OR RANCH LAND IMPROVEMENT OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
3
1
3
3
10
Average
166.67
268.33
268.33
245.50
Minimum
125.00
100.00
150.00
100.00
Including operator, machine and fuel
Bulldozer, Land clearing
Rate per Acre
Bulldozer, Land clearing
Rate per Hour
Bulldozer, Root plowing
Rate per Acre
Bulldozer, Root plowing
Rate per Hour
Bulldozer, Rake and stack
Rate per Acre
Bulldozer, Rake and stack
Rate per Hour
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
250.00
430.00
400.00
430.00
Most Common
125.00
#N/A
#N/A
125.00
Responses
14
19
21
14
68
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
Responses
0
0
2
3
5
Average
136.67
135.00
Minimum
85.00
85.00
Maximum
175.00
175.00
Most Common
#N/A
175.00
Responses
3
3
7
7
20
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
Responses
0
0
3
2
5
Average
116.67
124.00
Minimum
75.00
75.00
Maximum
175.00
175.00
Most Common
#N/A
100.00
Responses
5
4
12
5
26
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 OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
0
1
2
3
6
Average
73.33
56.33
Minimum
20.00
18.00
Maximum
125.00
125.00
Most Common
#N/A
75.00
Including operator, machine and fuel
Bulldozer, Heavy offset plowing
Rate per Acre
Bulldozer, Heavy offset plowing
Rate per Hour
Bulldozer, Chaining ‐ one way
Rate per Acre
Responses
Responses
0
Average
3
6
3
12
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
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
4
0
5
Responses
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Bulldozer, Chaining ‐ one way
Rate per Hour
Bulldozer, Chaining ‐ two way
Rate per Acre
Responses
Average
143.75
169.00
Minimum
40.00
40.00
Maximum
330.00
330.00
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
Responses
0
0
1
0
1
0
4
0
1
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Bulldozer, Chaining ‐ two way
Rate per Hour
Department of Agricultural Economics
Responses
5
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 OPERATIONS
Including operator, machine and fuel
Bulldozer, Tandem roller chopping
Rate per Acre
North
East
West
South
State
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
3
1
4
Responses
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Bulldozer, Tandem roller chopping
Rate per Hour
Bulldozer, Lawson aerator
Rate per Acre
Bulldozer, Lawson aerator
Rate per Hour
Terracing
Rate per Hour
Leveling
Rate per Hour
Department of Agricultural Economics
Responses
Average
115.00
105.00
Minimum
80.00
75.00
Maximum
140.00
140.00
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
Responses
0
0
2
1
3
Average
55.00
Minimum
15.00
Maximum
75.00
Most Common
75.00
Responses
0
0
4
1
5
Average
111.25
119.00
Minimum
80.00
80.00
Maximum
140.00
150.00
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
Responses
3
5
6
Average
116.67
110.00
85.83
1
15
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
Responses
2
3
4
7
16
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 OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
0
0
2
3
5
Average
7.50
12.50
Minimum
2.50
2.50
Including operator, machine and fuel
Prescribed burning
Rate per Acre
Grubbing (Approx. 40 small
trees/shrubs per acre)
Rate per Acre
Excavator
Rate per Acre
Pasture shredding
Rate per Acre
Department of Agricultural Economics
Responses
Maximum
10.00
35.00
Most Common
10.00
10.00
9
3
18
151.44
120.00
144.61
Responses
6
Average
146.67
0
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
Responses
4
10
3
19
Average
173.75
2
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
Responses
6
14
7
22
49
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 OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
7
0
6
3
16
Average
5.11
6.96
10.07
6.73
Minimum
3.00
4.50
6.96
3.00
Including operator, machine and fuel
Brush Spraying
Aerial Application
Rate per Acre
Brush Spraying
Ground Application
Rate per Acre
Brush Spraying
Individual Plant Treatment
Rate per Acre
Pasture aeration
Rate per Acre
Tree shearing
Rate per Acre
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
6.00
10.00
15.00
15.00
Most Common
6.00
#N/A
#N/A
6.00
Responses
3
6
8
19
Average
6.17
6.79
7.88
7.22
2
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
Responses
2
4
4
3
13
Average
48.75
57.50
57.50
60.96
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
11
5
5
23
Average
18.86
17.80
15.00
17.15
Minimum
12.00
12.00
12.00
8.00
Responses
2
Maximum
40.00
25.00
18.00
40.00
Most Common
15.00
25.00
15.00
15.00
2
2
2
7
Responses
1
Average
106.07
Minimum
35.00
Maximum
250.00
Most Common
#N/A
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FARM OR RANCH LAND IMPROVEMENT OPERATIONS
Including operator, machine and fuel
Stock tank construction/maintenance
Rate per Cubic Yard
Stock tank construction/maintenance
Rate per Hour
Drip tape installation
Buried, 40" Spacing
Row Crops and Vegetables
Rate per Acre
North
East
West
South
State
1
2
1
6
10
3.44
2.84
Responses
Average
Minimum
1.85
1.35
Maximum
10.00
10.00
Most Common
1.85
1.85
4
35
Responses
9
7
15
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
Responses
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Drip tape installation
Buried, 80" Spacing
Row Crops and Vegetables
Rate per Acre
Responses
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Drip tape installation
Fruit and pecans
Rate per Linear Foot
Responses
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Department of Agricultural Economics
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FENCING AND MISCELLANEOUS LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS
Including operator, machine and fuel
Feed grinding and mixing at mill
(excluding materials)
Rate per Ton
North
East
West
South
State
0
1
0
1
2
18
13
23
13
67
Responses
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Fence building (including materials)
4 to 6 wire with steel posts
Rate per Mile
Responses
Average 7,520 10,310 10,886
Minimum 4,752
5,250
5,000
9,934
9,685
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)
4 to 6 wire with wood posts
Rate per Mile
Responses
3
4
9
Average 9,847 13,377 11,735
Minimum 5,240
6,300
6,000
13
29
9,198 10,629
4,500
4,500
Maximum 18,000 16,368 19,800 13,200 19,800
Fence building (including materials)
4 to 6 wire, high tensile electric
with posts (any type)
Rate per Mile
Most Common
#N/A
Responses
0
#N/A 10,000 13,200 10,000
0
Fence building (including materials)
Net wire Rate per Mile
5
13,138
13,784
Minimum
6,910
6,910
Maximum
21,120
21,120
#N/A
Responses
0
0
9
#N/A
3
12
Average
28,940 20,268 26,772
Minimum
19,000 20,000 19,000
Maximum
52,800 20,803 52,800
Most Common
31,680 20,000 20,000
Responses
1
Average
3
21
3
28
15,547 13,404 10,800 13,083
Minimum
11,000
Maximum
22,440 18,500 15,840 22,440
Most Common
Department of Agricultural Economics
1
Average
Most Common
Fence building (including materials)
Deer‐proof fencing
8‐foot with steel posts
Rate per Mile
4
6,600
#N/A 12,000
30
6,000
5,808
#N/A 15,840
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LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
23
17
26
19
85
Average
128.26
129.18
128.08
160.95
135.69
Minimum
100.00
64.00
85.00
100.00
64.00
Including labor and equipment
Cattle Day Labor for weaning, branding, etc. (Labor provides mount)
Rate per Day
Cattle: Artificial Insemination
Rate per Head
Cattle: Pregnancy Testing
Rate per Head
Cattle: Spraying
Rate per Head
Cattle Processing (dehorning, branding,
castrating, vaccinating, deworming)
Rate per Head
Department of Agricultural Economics
Maximum
175.00
200.00
250.00
218.00
250.00
Most Common
150.00
150.00
125.00
175.00
125.00
Responses
1
7
7
3
18
20.00
14.21
20.00
17.75
Average
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
Responses
13
16
18
9
56
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
Responses
3
1
4
2
10
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
Responses
9
8
13
5
35
Average
5.33
8.79
9.77
6.25
7.90
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 OPERATIONS
Including labor and equipment
Sheep Shearing
Rate per Head
Sheep Tagging
Rate per Head
Sheep processing
(castrating, vaccinating,
deworming, spraying, docking)
Rate per Head
North
East
West
South
State
0
1
13
0
14
Responses
Average
3.49
3.53
Minimum
2.00
2.00
Maximum
8.00
8.00
Most Common
3.75
4.00
Responses
0
0
6
0
6
Average
1.33
1.33
Minimum
1.00
1.00
Maximum
1.95
1.95
Most Common
1.00
1.00
Responses
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
5
0
5
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Goat Shearing
Rate per Head
Goat processing
(castrating, vaccinating,
deworming, spraying)
Rate per Head
Department of Agricultural Economics
Responses
Average
3.06
3.06
Minimum
2.05
2.05
Maximum
4.00
4.00
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
Responses
0
0
3
0
3
Average
4.33
4.33
Minimum
0.50
0.50
Maximum
6.50
6.50
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
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CATTLE HAULING
Including labor and equipment
Cattle hauling
Semi‐Truck & Trailer (18‐wheeler)
Rate per Head
North
East
West
South
State
0
0
1
1
2
0
1
4
0
5
Responses
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Most Common
Cattle hauling
Semi‐Truck & Trailer (18‐wheeler)
Rate per Load
Cattle hauling
Semi‐Truck & Trailer (18‐wheeler)
Rate per Loaded Mile
Cattle hauling
All other Trucks and Trailers
Rate per Head
Cattle hauling
All other Trucks and Trailers
Rate per Load
Cattle hauling
All other Trucks and Trailers
Rate per Loaded Mile
Department of Agricultural Economics
Responses
Average
556.25
495.00
Minimum
350.00
250.00
Maximum
900.00
900.00
Most Common
#N/A
#N/A
Responses
13
11
12
5
41
Average
3.65
3.04
3.24
3.05
3.29
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
Responses
0
2
0
1
3
Average
4.00
Minimum
2.00
Maximum
5.00
Most Common
5.00
Responses
0
Average
3
7
100.00
157.14
2
12
125.00
Minimum
75.00
50.00
50.00
Maximum
125.00
300.00
300.00
Most Common
#N/A
200.00
50.00
Responses
6
14
11
5
36
Average
2.83
2.80
2.74
2.51
2.75
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 SERVICES
Use of Crop Production Consulting
Rate per Acre
Use of Marketing Consulting Service
Rate per Acre
Use of Fee Based Predator
Management Service
Rate per Acre
Department of Agricultural Economics
North
East
West
South
State
Responses
14
2
1
6
23
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
Responses
2
7
9
0
0
Average
4.00
4.06
Minimum
3.00
2.50
Maximum
5.00
6.00
Most Common
5.00
5.00
0
9
Responses
1
2
6
Average
0.31
0.36
Minimum
0.08
0.08
Maximum
0.90
1.00
Most Common
0.10
0.10
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