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Where to Find Farm Equipment for Sale
Explore the pros and cons of searching for farm equipment through local auctions, online sales sites and forums, and learn more about equipment financing options.
Yaodong Hu is a data scientist at FBN. His daily work involves analyzing real-world farm data that can help farmers optimize their yields and profits by making more informed, data-driven crop management decisions. Yaodong was previously a research assistant in quantitative genetics and statistics at the University of Wisconsin, where he also received his doctoral degree. Yaodong earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree in animal science from the China Agricultural University in Beijing, China.
Explore the pros and cons of searching for farm equipment through local auctions, online sales sites and forums, and learn more about equipment financing options.
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