Posted by Dave from MN on October 11, 2007 at 11:06:46 from (67.133.91.236):
In Reply to: throwing in the towel posted by Rich Iowa on October 10, 2007 at 21:17:24:
Dont throw in the towel, SOME of the big boys hope most of us do just that, then more acreage for them, and less competition for land rent. If you sell your equipment, you'' never be able to replace it for what you sold. Do the truck driving or something that is fail safe, then pick up what you can when you can. I am starting off with under 40 acres this next spring, just to see what inputs and yeilds will be, i should be able to take an additional 40-60 the following spring. I have always said there will be a demand high for ag products, with short supply some day here in the near future, DONT pull out now. You need to stake you desire to your father, and maybe some neighbors, you may be surprised who offers you some land. I am stuck in the middle of land ALL rented by 4 big cash croppers, so I feel your pain. I do have a poultry operation that is the main income, so you will need a main job as well untill you can hit a sustainable operation with a net you can live off of.
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