Mid-State Equipment Blog

Our Mission & Values are very important to us. As a family-owned and operated business, we take great pride in our work, customers, and our employees. We hope the below Mission & Values portray the experience you'll have with us as a customer and/or employee.

Mid-State Equipment was established in 1974, in Columbus, Wisconsin by founding owners, Curt & Linda Hanson. The company has grown today to 7 locations throughout Southern Wisconsin, and over 200 employees. 2nd Generation owners, Bryan & Erin Hanson, and Chris & Scott Frodel continue to grow the business while keeping true to the values of a family-owned business.

Maximizing Corn Silage ROI

The planting season for corn is behind us and most farmers are busy tending to their rows, focused on maximizing yields for the harvest to come. It’s the never ending cycle of agriculture, and it can be an especially touchy science when it comes to silage producers looking for a reasonable ROI.

Preparing Your Combine For Harvest

Harvest season always feels like it’s just around the corner, and it is! That means there’s a lot to get ready if you want things to run smooth come time for harvest. For a lot of farmers, that means getting the combine ready and out into the field. While there’s a long list of factors out of our control when it comes to harvest time, one thing we can control is the state of our machinery.