The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is conducting an online survey to collect rates charged for custom agricultural operations and services across Texas. Steven Klose, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist in College Station, encourages farmers, ranchers, landowners and custom service providers to respond with an online survey. “We receive a number of inquiries each year for custom rates for a variety of agricultural operations and services,” Klose said. “The information collected in this survey is the only source for market and pricing data related to custom-hire activities in Texas.” The survey includes activities such as tractor rental, tillage operations, planting operations, chemical and fertilizer ...