Flexibility in directing capital resources. More flexibility to adjust crop mix to meet market demands. Ability to utilize a custom operator's specialized skills and experience. Contracting for the use of multiple machines. Elimination of obsolescence risk.
Producer benefits from utilizing more modern, more efficient equipment.
Allowing farm manager time to perform other work. Inavailability of machines when needed. Custom operator's reliability Work quality. Higher total costs. Each farm situation is unique, and each farm operator must decide the best blend of owned and hired machines.