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Custom Rates for Colorado Farms & Ranches in 2020Jenny Beiermann, Jeffrey E. Tranel, and R. Brent YoungAColorado State University Extension annually conducts asurvey of custom rates charged for various crop andlivestock operations and lease arrangements inColorado. Data were collected from agriculturalproducers, landowners and managers, lenders,agricultural consultants, machine operators, andExtension agents.seem unusually low or high which is due to very fewrespondents and/or the operation is not widelyperformed. The information in this report should be usedonly as a guide.In cases where data were not available, or the sample sizewas too small to report, results from the 2019 customrates survey are reported. These numbers are denoted bybold text throughout the report.Electronic data collection methods were used for thisyear’s report. The results from more than 270respondents were combine with anecdotal datacollected throughout the year.For the first time, survey respondents were invited towhat custom services they provide to others and theircontact information. The information given herein issupplied by CSU Extension with the understanding thatno endorsement of named products is intended, nor isdiscrimination or criticism implied of products mentionedor not mentioned. To simplify technical terminology, orfor the purpose of information, trade names of productsand equipment occasionally will be used.The survey results are reported by on a statewide basis.Reported rates represent a variety of workingconditions, machine and equipment sizes, and farm andranch operations. Field conditions, field size, terrain,and location also account for some variations in ratescharged. It is understood there are regional differencesin actual and reported rates. The reported rates do notnecessarily measure the full economic cost ofperforming the specified work.The authors would like to thank everyone whocontributed to the 2020 custom rates survey. It is hopedthat this “custom rates” report is beneficial to makinginformed decisions.A possible additional charge (not reflected in thispublication) associated with a custom operation is a“mileage fee”. A custom operator, veterinarian, or otherprovider may have a per mileage rate for transportingequipment between fields or traveling to/from a worksite.AAuthors:Beiermann, Tranel, and Young are Agricultural and BusinessManagement Economists with Colorado State UniversityExtension and the Department of Agricultural a nd ResourceEconomics.The rates reported herein are not recommended rates.They simply reflect the range of rates as reported bythose individuals surveyed. Some reported rates mayThis report, decision tools, and other information pertaining tomyriad farm and ranch management issues are available at the ABMweb site: www.abm.extension.colostate.edu.1
2020 Custom Rates for Colorado Farms and RanchesBasis ForRates ReportedActivityChargeRangeMedianStalk Shredding /acre10.00 – 15.0010.00Plow – Moldboard /acre18.00 – 30.0020.00Plow – Deep Chisel (irrigated) /acre17.00 – 30.0024.50Plow – Deep Chisel (dryland) /acre12.00 – 17.0014.50Plow – Surface Chisel /acre12.00 – 16.0014.00Plow – Sweep /acre6.00 – 14.0011.00Disk (irrigated) /acre8.00 – 32.0014.50Disk (dryland) /acre10.00 – 16.0013.00Mulching /acre8.00 – 16.5014.50Harrow /acre7.00 – 12.009.50Cultivating – Field /acre8.00 – 20.0011.50Rotary Tillage /acre8.00 – 10.009.00Land Leveling/Floating /acre9.00 – 18.0013.00Furrowing /acre10.00 – 18.0017.00Strip Till (tillage only) /acre10.00 – 22.0016.00Vertical Tillage /acre10.00 – 20.0018.00Equipment Transport Charges /mile3.00 - 4.004.00Basis ForRates ReportedActivityChargeRangeMedianSeed Cleaning /bushel0.50 – 1.500.75Plant – Drill /acre10.00 – 22.0017.00Plant – Drill (small seeded legumes) /acre8.00 – 25.0020.00Plant – Row (30-inch spacing) /acre12.00 – 25.0015.00Plant – Air Seeder /acre10.00 – 20.0015.00Plant – Strip Till (single operation) /acre20.00 – 50.0035.00Plant – No Till /acre15.00 – 22.0017.002
2020 Custom Rates for Colorado Farms and RanchesActivityBasis ForRates ReportedChargeRangeMedianDry Fertilizer /acre4.00 – 16.006.50Liquid Fertilizer /acre5.00 – 10.006.50Anhydrous Ammonia /acre25.00 - 28.0026.50Aerial Spraying /acre7.00 – 18.0010.88Boom Sprayer /acre4.00 – 12.006.50Side-Dress /acre4.50 – 12.005.00ActivityBasis ForRates ReportedChargeRangeMedianSilage – Chopping and Hauling /ton3.00 – 9.757.00Hay – Swathing /acre10.00 – 25.0015.25Hay – Raking /acre5.00 – 20.007.00Baling – Small Square Bales /bale0.60 – 3.000.85Baling – 3x3x8 Bales /bale8.50 – 25.0015.50Baling – 4x4x8 Bales /bale14.00 – 20.0015.50Baling – Round Bales /bale10.00 – 35.0013.50Loading/Stacking – Sm Sq Bales /ton21.00 – 40.0032.00Hauling – Large Square Bales /ton3.00 – 15.007.50Hauling – Round Bales /bale3.00 – 7.005.00Tub Grinding /ton18.00 – 20.0019.00Equipment Transport Charges /mile4.00 – 4.504.00Hay and Silage Harvesting3
2020 Custom Rates for Colorado Farms and RanchesBasis ForActivityChargeRates ReportedRangeMedianGrain Harvesting In some locales there is both a fixed rate per acre and a variable rate per bushelcharged for combining. For example, the costs for harvesting dryland wheat may be known as “23-23-23”or “3 23s” -- 23 per acre plus 0.23 for each bushel harvested in excess of 20 bushels per acre plus 0.23per bushel for hauling.Combine –Corn/Sorghum (irrigated)Combine –Corn/Sorghum (dryland)Combine –Small Grains (irrigated)Combine –Small Grains (dryland) /acre 20.00 – 50.0036.00 /bushel0.20 – 0.250.22 /acre 21.00 – 30.0025.00 /bushel0.20 – 0.250.22 /acre 22.00 – 40.0025.00 /bushel0.20 – 0.250.22 /acre 20.00 – 25.0022.00 /bushel0.20 – 0.250.22 /acre40.00 – 75.0057.50 /acre10.00 – 17.0012.00 /bushel0.12 – 0.280.23Combine –Oil Seeds, Soybeans, Dry BeansSwath – Small GrainsHauling - GrainsBasis ForActivityRates ReportedChargeRangeMedianGeneral Labor – High Level /hour10.00 – 45.0016.00General Labor – Low Level /hour8.00 – 20.0012.25General Labor /day12.25 – 42.0027.13Tractor Drivers /hour13.00 – 29.5015.00Irrigators /hour18.00 – 29.5023.75Full Time Employees – High Level /month1,600 – 4,8002,700Full Time Employees – Low Level /month1,000 – 2,8002,300Foreman /month3,750 – 4,2003,975Managers /month1,200 – 8,1004,500Labor4
2020 Custom Rates for Colorado Farms and RanchesBasis ForActivityChargeRates ReportedRangeMedianLivestock Handling The reported numbers only reflect the price for the service – meaning otherexpenses, such as mileage, handling fees, etc. are not represented in these rates.Sheep – Shearing Ewes /head7.00 – 10.007.50Sheep – Shearing Rams /head8.00 – 14.0012.00Sheep – Fertility Testing Rams /head19.00 – 30.0022.50Beef – Fertility Testing Bulls /head40.00 – 100.0050.00Beef – Pregnancy Testing Cows /head3.00 –10.003.00Horses – Shoeing (with shoes) /head60.00 – 150.00100.00Horses – Hoof Trimming /head25.00 – 65.0045.00 /loaded mile3.25 – 5.004.00 /foot0.13 – 1.501.20Livestock HaulingFence Building (4 wires)Basis ForActivityRates ReportedChargeRangeMedian /head/month3.00 – 6.004.50Native Range /head/month16.00 – 37.0022.00Irrigated Pasture /head/month19.50 – 45.0021.00Wheat Pasture /head/month15.00 – 22.0018.50Corn/Milo Stalks /head/month15.00 – 30.0022.50Crop Stubble Aftermath /head/month12.00 – 21.0016.50Native Range /head/month5.00 – 19.0010.00Irrigated Pasture /head/month10.00 – 22.5015.00 /head/month7.00 – 34.0020.50Livestock Land Rental ArrangementsSheep – GrazingAll Pasture TypesBeef Cows – GrazingYearling Cattle – GrazingHorses – GrazingAll Pasture types5
2020 Custom Rates for Colorado Farms and RanchesBasis ForActivityRates ReportedChargeRangeMedianCorn/Sorghum/Small Grains /acre150 – 250200Alfalfa /acre70 – 225105Sugar Beets /acre250 – 350300Potatoes /acre200 – 300208Vegetables /acre85 – 250130Corn/Sorghum /acre15 – 7045Small Grains /acre15 – 7030Feed/Hay /acre20 – 6540Oil Seed and Millet /acre40 – 7056Crop Land Cash RentsIrrigated LandNon-Irrigated Land (Dryland)Basis ForActivityChargeRates ReportedRangeMedianCrop Land Share Rents The numbers reported represent the tenant’s share of production andexpenses. It is assumed that the remainder of production and expenses are the landowner’s share.Irrigated LandCorn/SorghumTenant’s share33% - 70%67%Small GrainsTenant’s share25% - 70%67%AlfalfaTenant’s share25% - 70%50%Sugar BeetsTenant’s share25% - 75%75%Corn/SorghumTenant’s share30% - 75%67%Small GrainsTenant’s share30% - 75%67%Grass Hay FeedTenant’s share30% - 100%50%Oil Seed and MilletTenant’s share30% - 70%67%Non-Irrigated Land (Dryland)6
2020 Custom Rates for Colorado Farms and RanchesCustom Operators Contact InformationSurvey respondents were given the opportunity to list their contact information for custom servicesprovided. The data collected is below.The results are reported by region: Northern – generally, those counties north of I-70 and east of the Rocky Mountains), Southern – generally, the area south of I-70 and includes the San Luis Valley, and Western – generally, those counties west of the mountains.The information given herein is supplied by CSU Extension with the understanding that no endorsementof named products is intended, nor is discrimination or criticism implied of products mentioned or notmentioned. To simplify technical terminology, or for the purpose of information, trade names ofproducts and equipment occasionally will be used.7
2020 Custom Rates for Colorado Farms and RanchesServiceRegionBusiness NameNorthernDerek ces Provided:Tillage and hayingPoudre Valley Coop Weld, vices Provided:Fuels, Feed, Livestock Equipment, Liquid & Dry Fertilizer, Ag & LG chemicals, CarCare, PropaneBroomfield OpenSpace – KristanPritzServices Provided:We have a simple lease with a farmer for 130 acres. Farmer provides Broomfieldwith list of cost. Net profit equals total profits minus expenses. Broomfield receives1/3 of the profits. Farmer retains 2/3 of the net profits.Stieb Bros. Inc.Sstiebbros@gmail.comLoganServices Provided:Custom FeedingDeering's oloradoServices Provided:Artificial Insemination, Been in A.I. business since 1970, Select SiresMcIntyre Farmrockingkkk@hotmail.comPuebloServices Provided:Lamb meat and grass alfalfa hayWool products such as yarn and knitted items, whole fleecesJagers Land ervices Provided:Swathing with Conditioner - 15 per acreBaling - Small Bales - .85 per baleBaling - Round Bales - 10 per baleRaking - 7 per acreSchenck AgProwers, Baca719-688-6203Services Provided:Everything farm related, we also sell and grow several seed wheat varieties8
2020 Custom Rates for Colorado Farms and Business NameCounty/AreaEmail/WebsiteFagan Farmstfagan@wyoming.comMesaServices Provided:Will buy hay standing in the field or in the baleRockin' C Ranch –Deltajohncooper1019@gmail.comJohn CooperPhone970-712-4502Services Provided:Grass and grass/mix equine hay – rounds and small squaresCan customize rounds and small square bale ordersDry Creek es Provided:Horse boardingSmart Bros Inc.smartbrothersinc@gmail.com 970-466-0301ColoradoServices Provided:Custom farming, trucking, harvesting, silage chopping, cattle feeding9
2020 Custom Rates for Colorado Farms and Ranches 2 Disk Vertical Tillage Equipment Transport Charges Activity Basis For Charge Rates Reported Range Median Seed Cleaning /bushel 0.50 - 1.50 0.75 Plant - Drill /acre 10.00 - 22.00 17.00 Plant - Drill (small seeded legumes) /acre 8.00 - 25.00 20.00
