Hurst Farm Supply Blog

What is a Section 179 Deduction?

It may sound like some confusing tax jargon, but it’s actually far from it! Section 179 was drafted with businesses in mind and is designed to encourage businesses of all sizes to invest in themselves. Whether it’s tools, machinery, vehicles, or software, businesses never stop needing new equipment.

A proper chainsaw is one of the most important parts of any homeowner’s fall lawn care arsenal. Be that as it may, every homeowner’s needs are different, therefore finding the right chainsaw that best fits your needs is an important step toward buying a product that gets you the absolute most out of your investment.

As a farmer, your high-dollar harvest equipment is one of your most valuable assets. And as one of your most valuable assets, it’s important that it receives the best care before, during, AND after harvest season. You’ve worked hard all year long and we want to help make sure that your hard work yields the biggest payoff possible!

As we approach the end of growing season for this year's cotton crop, now is a better time than ever to ensure that all of your harvesting equipment is in perfect working order.

Mulching. It's a word we've all heard, but what exactly does it mean? As a proud homeowner and dedicated lawn care connoisseur, you work hard to ensure that your lawn receives the best care in the world in the amount of time you're allotted.

At Hurst Farm Supply, we depend on the integrity and spirit of the hard working community that supports us. We see our values reflected in those of our customers, and are grateful to be surrounded by people who work constantly to improve the lives of others.

Ready or not, sprayer season is here. To get the most out of your applications, it’s important to tune up your sprayer equipment. You can tune up your equipment yourself with these tips or schedule a service appointment with Hurst Farm Supply.

For many homeowners, a well manicured lawn is a source of great pride. It takes a lot of work to maintain a lush and healthy yard that is perfectly edged and free of weeds. However, even the most diligent homeowner can experience faded or dead grass patches in the yard from time to time.

As the summer season begins, we encourage anyone working outside to practice sun safety. Sun is the primary cause of skin cancer, and that means that our region’s farmers and weekend warriors, who work outside most of the time, are at high risk for this disease.

As Father’s Day approaches, we wanted to take some time to reflect on Dad. We asked members of the Hurst Farm Supply team to share with us what Father’s Day means to them. Many shared their favorite memories and lessons from their own fathers as well as what it means for them to be a dad themselves.