02190111
SOYBEANS, IRRIGATED. HIGH PLAINS I_J
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre Of Soybeans, High Level Management
Labor
__,
Fuel,
Oil,
____
^-*\
#. o+4~~ Item no«_^ Times uMr.a Tractor or TlfK p__ Fixed costs i
Operation No# Date Qver Hours ^^ R Lub., Rep. Per Acre /
(1)
Per
Acre
Shred & Disc
1,12,,15
Nov
1
.20
.16
Chisel and
Harrow
1,7,20
Dec
1
.31
.25
.09
.10
Offset Disc
1,13
Feb
1
.31
.25
.17
.36
Float
2,8
Mar
1
.63
.50
.16
.96
Apply and Incorp. Herb.
2,12, 23
Mar
2
.50
.40
.25
.46
List & Fert
1,11
Mar
1
.25
.20
.26
.41
Cultivate
2,4
Apr
1
.16
.13
.11
.15
Plant
1,11
May
1
.21
.17
.22
.34
Cultivate
2,4
June
1
.16
.13
,11
.15
Water Furrow
2,24
July
1
.20
.16
.01
.02
2.93
2.35
$ 1.59
$ 3.38
$ 2.76
$ 4.50
5.52
9.00
TOTALS
$
.21
$
.43
^ ^ \
Irrigation:
Preplant (2)
Apr
1
.74
Postplant (2)
JulyAug
3
1.47
TO TA L S
2.21
$
'
8.28
$13.50
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *.
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and ^^^
4
acre
inches
at
each
postplant.
^^\
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02190122
SOYBEANS, IRRIGATED. HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Soybeans, Typical Management
om
ib
It t. e
1.
Gross
,.
receipts,
.U
„ nit Price
from
o. r
n
_Q
4u
_ a n t iVt a
or
ylue
Cost/Unit
J
Cost
production:
bu.
$
2.50
35
$
87.50
2. Variable Costs:
Pre-Harvest:
Seed
lb.
Fertilizer
(0-40-0)
ac.
Herbicide
pt.
Machinery
ac.
Tractor
(1)
hr.
Tractor
(2)
hr.
Labor, Tractor & Machinery hr.
Labor,
Irrigation
hr.
Irrigation
Machinery
ac.
Pickup,
Miscellaneous
ac.
Interest
on
Op.
Cap.
$
Subtotal,
^
\
.08
3.20
2.75
1.76
1.63
1.41
2.00
1.75
7.09
5.00
.085
Pre-Harvest
Harvest:
Custom
ac.
Haul
bu.
Subtotal, Harvest
5#oo
.08
75
1 •
1.5
1
1.03
1.65
2.93
1.72
1
1
20.00
$
41.76
1
15
$
$
Total Variable Costs
5.00
2.80
7.80
$ 49.56
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor
Tractor
Irrigation
Land
(Net
$ 6.00
3.20
4.13
1.76
1.68
2.33
5.86
3.01
7.09
5.00
1.70
(1)
(2)
$ 37.94
ac.
ac.
Rent)
hr.
hr.
ac.
Total Fixed Costs
5 . To t a l C o s t s
6. Net Returns
3#76
1.98
1.46
11 . 5 5
25.76
1
1.03
1.65
1
1
$
3.76
2.04
2.41
11.55
25.76
$ 45.52
$ 95.08
$ (8.30)
jfPN
1/ $35/acre less 80% of irrigation fixed costs
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02190121
SOYBEANS. IRRIGATED. HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre Of Soybeans, Typical Management
Labor
Fuel,
Oil,
n
. T0i ymeer s HHo- u„ _r s_ T
O npoerroaHt inonn I tNeom Dna t, e
^ ^r a cH tro8r Lo ur bT. , . RVeap„ . F Pi xeer d Accor se t s
(1)
Per
Acre
Shred & Disc
1,12,15
Nov
1
.20
.16
$ .23
$ .47
Chisel and
Harrow
1,7,20
Dec
1
.31
.25
.10
.11
Offset Disc
1,13
Feb
1
.31
.25
.19
.40
Float
2,8
Mar
1
.63
.50
.18
1.10
Apply and Incorp. Herb.
2,12,23
Mar
2
.50
.40
.28
.50
List & Fert
1 , 11
Mar
1
.25
.20
.29
.45
Cultivate
2,4
Apr
1
.16
.13
.12
.17
Plant
1,11
May
1
.21
.17
.24
.37
Cultivate
2,4
June
1
.16
.13
.12
.17
Water Furrow
2,24
July
1
.20
.16
.01
a92
2.93
2.35
$ 1.76
$ 3.76
TOTALS
Irrigation:
Preplant (2)
Mar
.74
$ 3.04
$ 4.95
Postplant (2)
Jun-Aug 2 .98
4.05
6.60
1.72
$ 7.09
$11.55
TOTALS
1
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *.
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and
4 acre inches at each postplant.
NOTE: Machinery costs per hour estimated at 1.1 times the cost for high level
manager due to decreased efficiency and increased repair costs.
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02205x12
SUGAR BEETS, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Sugar Beets, High Level Management
Price
or
-.
.
Va l u e
Item
Unit
Gross receipts, from production:
Beets (14% sugar)
Pasture Tops
To t a l
V^ln>tt
ton
ac.
Q-»t-t,
or
Cost
$ 10.50
30.00
22.0
1.0
$231.00
30.00
$261.00
.40
10.0
$ 4.00
10.80
4.70
28.00
2.14
1.51
1.89
6.24
6.44
13.50
13.80
5.00
4.17
$102.19
Variable Costs:
r
Pre-Harvest:
Seed
Fertilizer (80-100-0)
Herbicide
Insecticide (custom)
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Labor, Tractor & Machinery
L a b o r, I r r i g a t i o n
Labor, Hoe, Thin
Irrigation Machinery
Pickup & Miscellaneous
Interest on Op. Cap.
Subtotal, Pre-Harvest
lb.
ac.
pt.
ac.
ac.
h r.
hr.
hr.
hr.
hr.
ac.
ac.
$
10.80
3.13
4.00
2.14
1.48
1.28
2.00
1.75
1.50
13.80
5.00
.085
49.01
Harvest & Costs:
Windrow tops (custom)
Harvest & haul (custom)
Subtotal Harvest Costs
ac.
ton
5.00
2.25
1.0
25.0
1.0
1.5
7.0
1.0
1.02
1.48
3.12
3.68
9.0
1.0
1.0
$ 54.50
$156.69
Total Variable Costs
$104.31
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Irrigation
Land (Net Rent) _/
$ 5.00
49.50
ac.
h r.
h r.
ac.
ac.
4.50
1.80
1.33
22.50
32.00
1.0
1.02
1.48
1.0
1.0
$ 4.50
2.66
1.97
22.50
32.00
$ 63.63
Total Fixed Costs
5 . To t a l C o s t s
$220.32
6. Net Returns
$ 40.68
7. Sugar Act Payment
ton
8. Net Return including Sugar Act Payment
2.00
22.0
$ 44.00
$ 84.68
1 / $ 5 0 / a c r e l e s s 8 0 % o f i r r i g a t i o n fi x e d c o s t s
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02205111
SUGAR BEETS, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre Of Sugar Beets, High Level Management
-Date
_..
Shred & Disc
1,12,15
Nov
1
20
.16
$ .21
.43
Plow, Bust
1,6,21
Dec
1
41
.33
.16
.33
Tandem Disc
2,12
Jan
2
50
.40
.20
.40
Float
2,8
Jan
2
63
.50
.16
.90
List & Fert
1,11
Jan
1
25
.20
.26
.41
Shape, Plant
1,10,
11,19
Feb
1
41
.33
.66
1.10
Thin
2,22
Mar
1
25
.20
.15
.47
Cultivate
2,4
MarSept
3
,47
.38
.34
.46
Operation
Cultivate
Hoeing & Thinning
(1)
Per
Acre
^
JuneJuly
TOTALS
Irrigation: (2)
Ti-
L a b o r _ _ . _ . _ . , _F -u_e l.,_ .O, i l ,_ _ _ > _ , _ . _ ,
„ou„
Tractor^
^.
Fixed^osts
ItNo.
2
9.00*
12.12
FebSept
3.68
2.50
$ 2.14
$ 4.50
$13.80
$22.50
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and
4 acre inches at each postplant.
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02205122
SUGAR BEETS, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Sugar Beets, Typical Management
Item
1. Gross receipts, from production:
Beets
Pasture
To p s
Total
2. Variable Costs
Pre-Harvest:
Seed
Fertilizer (80-60-0)
Herbicide
Insecticide (custom)
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Labor, Tractor & Machinery
L a b o r, I r r i g a t i o n
Labor, Hoe and Thin
Irrigation, Machinery
Pickup & Miscellaneous
Interest on Op. Cap.
Subtotal Pre-Harvest
Harvest Costs
Windrow Tops (custom)
Harvest & haul (custom)
Subtotal Harvest Costs
Price or
Cost/Unit
Quantity
ton
ac.
9.20
30.00
20.0
1.0
$184.00
30.00
$214.00
$
lb.
ac.
Pt.
ac.
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
ac.
$
ac.
ton
.40
10.0
7.60
3.13
4.00
2.37
1.63
1.41
2.00
1.75
1.50
13.89
5.00
.085
1.0
1.5
7.0
1.0
47.31
5.00
2.25
20.0
1.02
1.48
3.12
3.19
9.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Total Variable Costs
5.00
45.00
$ 50.00
$
$ 65.35
ac.
h r.
h r.
ac.
ac.
4.95
1.98
1.46
22.65
31.88
1.0
$
1.02
1.48
1.0
1.0
Total Fixed Costs
4.95
2.02
2.16
22.65
31.88
$ 63.66
5. Total Costs
$212.31
6. Net Returns
$
7. Sugar Act Payment
jfP\
4.00
7.60
4.70
28.00
2.37
1.66
2.09
6.24
5.58
13.50
13.89
5.00
4.02
$ 98.65
$148.65
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Irrigation
Land (Net Rent) _/
Value or
Cost
Unit
ton
8. Net return including Sugar Act Payment
snt
2.00
20.0
1.69
$ 40.00
$ 41.69
_/ $50/acre less 80% of irrigation fixed costs
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02205121
SUGAR BEETS, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre Of Sugar Beets, Typical Management
Labor
Fuel,
Oil,
I t e m » - . T i m e s _ , _ . - . „ T r a c t o r o r T. « _ _ F i x e d c o s t s
Operation
No Date Over H°£8 Mach. Hrs. ^'£>' »' *<="
Shred & Disc
1,12,15
Nov
1
.20
.16
$ .23
$ .47
Plow, Bust
1,6,21
Dec
1
.41
.33
.18
.36
Tandem Disc
2,12
Jan
2
.50
.40
.22
.44
Float
2,8
Jan
2
.63
.50
.18
.99
List & Fert
1,11
Jan
1
.25
.20
.29
.45
Shape, Plant
1,10,
11,19
Feb
1
.41
.33
.73
1.21
Thin
2,22
Mar
1
.25
.20
.17
.52
Cultivate
2,4
MarSept
3
.47
.38
.37
.51
JuneJuly
2
9.00*
2.50
$ 2.37
$ 4.95
$13.89
$22.65
Cultivate
Hoeing & Thinning
12.12
TOTALS
Irrigation: (2)
FebSept
3.19
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and
4 acre inches at each postplant.
NOTE: Machinery cost per hour estimated at 1.1 times the cost for high level
manager due to reduced efficiency and increased repair cost.
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02225112
WHEAT FOR GRAIN, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Return Per Acre Of Wheat For Grain, High Level Management
Value or
Price or
Unit
Quantity
Item
Cost
Cost/Unit
1. Gross receipts from production:
Wheat
Grazing
(Gain)
To t a l
2. Variable Costs:
Pre-Harvest:
Seed
Fertilizer (150-60-0)
Herbicide
Insecticide (custom applied)
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Tractor (3)
Irrigation Machinery
Labor, Tractor & Machinery
L a b o r, I r r i g a t i o n
Pickup & Miscellaneous
Hail Insurance
Interest on Op. Cap.
Subtotal, Pre-Harvest
Harvest Costs:
Combine (custom)
Hauling
Subtotal, Harvest Costs
bu.
lb.
$ 1.30
.18
50.00
250.00
$ 65.00
45.00
$110.00
bu.
ac.
lb.
ac.
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
h r.
h r.
ac.
$100
$
2.25
10.05
2.50
2.25
.97
1.48
1.28
.65
8.28
2.00
1.75
5.00
14.00
.085
1.0
1.0
.50
1.0
1.0
.89
.61
.10
1.0
2.00
2.21
1.0
.40
22.85
$ 2.25
10.05
1.25
2.25
2.25
1.32
.78
.07
8.28
4.00
3.87
5.00
5.60
1.94
47.63
$
ac.
bu.
4.50
.05
1.0
50.00
$
$
$ 54.63
Total Variable Costs
$ 55.37
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor
Tractor
Tractor
Irrigation
Land
(Net
4.50
2.50
7.00
(1)
(2)
(3)
Rent)
1/
ac.
hr.
hr.
hr.
ac.
ac.
1.92
1.80
1.33
.72
13.50
24.20
Total Fixed Costs
1.0
.89
.61
.10
1.0
1.0
$
1.92
1.60
.81
.07
13.50
24.20
$ 42.10
5 . To t a l C o s t s
$ 96.73
6. Net Returns
$ 13.27
7. Government Payment ($1.20/bu x 50) 2/
$ 60.00
8. Net Returns Including Government Payment
$ 73.27
_/ $35/acre less 80% of irrigation fixed costs
2/ Assume full allotment—no provisions made for set aside
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WHEAT FOR GRAIN, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre
Of Wheat For Grain, High Level Management
Labor
Fuel,
Oil,
I t e m , Date
-.__._ Times „ Tractor or - - ' «__' Fixed costs
Over
No.
Per Acre
(1)
Hours £3_!°IlrS! L^., Rep. *£TA™'
Operation
Tandem Disc
2,12
JuneJuly
2
.50
.40
Oneway
1,5
Aug
1
.31
.25
Fertilize
3
Aug
1
.13
.10
Tandem Disc
2,12
Aug
1
.25
Chisel Sweep
1,7
Aug
1
List
1 , 11
Aug
Cultivate
2,4
Plant
2,14
(2)
.20
$
.40
.16
.38
.20
.10
.20
.20
.16
.07
.10
1
.25
.20
.26
.41
Aug
1
.16
.13
.11
.15
Aug
1
.20
.16
.07
.28
2.00
1.60
.97
$ 1.92
$ 8.28
$13.50
TOTALS
Irrigation:
$
AugApr
4
2.21
$
^ " \
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and
4 acre inches at each postplant.
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02225122
WHEAT FOR GRAIN, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Wheat For Grain, Typical Management
Value or
Price or
Unit
Item
Quantity
Cost
Cost/Unit
1. Gross receipts from production:
Wheat
Grazing
(Gain)
To t a l
2. Variable Costs:
Pre-Harvest:
Seed
Fertilizer (100-40-0)
Herbicide
Insecticide (custom applied)
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Tractor (3)
Labor, Tractor & Machinery
L a b o r, I r r i g a t i o n
Pickup & Miscellaneous
Hail Insurance
Interest on Op. Cap.
Subtotal, Pre-Harvest
Harvest Costs:
Combining (custom)
Hauling (custom)
Subtotal, Harvest Costs
bu.
lb,
1.30
.18
bu.
ac.
lb.
ac.
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
$100
$
ac.
bu.
2.25
6.70
2.50
2.25
1.08
1.63
1.41
.72
2.00
1.75
5.00
14.00
.085
4.35
.05
37.0
200.0
1.00
1.0
.50
1.0
1.0
.89
.61
.10
2.0
1.47
1.0
.175
18.50
$
1.0
37.0
$
2.25
6.70
1.25
2.25
1.08
1.45
.86
.07
4.00
2.57
5.00
2.45
1.57
38.58
$
$
Total Variable Costs
4.35
1.85
6.20
$ 44.78
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor
Tractor
Tractor
Irrigation
Land
(Net
$ 48.10
36.00
$ 84.10
$ 39.32
(1)
(2)
(3)
Rent)
1/
ac.
hr.
hr.
hr.
ac.
ac.
2.12
1.98
1.46
.79
11.55
25.76
Total Fixed Costs
1.0
.89
.61
.10
1.0
1.0
$
2.12
1.76
.89
.08
11.55
25.76
$ 42.16
5 . To t a l C o s t s
$ 86.95
6. Net Returns
$ (2.84)
7. Government Payment ($1.20/bu x 37) 2/
$ 44.40
8. Net Returns Including Government Payment
$ 41.56
1/ $35/acre less 80% of irrigation costs
Assume full allotment—no provis
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WHEAT FOR GRAIN, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre
Of Wheat For Grain, Typical Management
Labor
Fuel,
Oil,
•
Tt-f»m Times ,- Tractor or T __ r> Fixed costs
"om Date VHV H°£8 Mach. Hrs. ^^ Per Acre
Operation
Tandem Disc
2,12
June
July
2
.50
.40
$ .22
.18
.42
$
.44
Oneway
1,5
Aug
1
.31
.25
Fertilize
3
Aug
1
.13
.10
Tandem Disc
2,12
Aug
1
.25
.20
.11
.22
Chisel Sweep
1,7
Aug
1
.20
.16
.08
.11
List
1,11
Aug
1
.25
.20
.29
.45
Cultivate
2,4
Aug
1
.16
.13
.12
.17
Plant
2,14
Aug
1
.20
.16
.08
.31
2.00
1.60
$ 1.08
$ 2.12
$ 7.08
$11.55
TOTALS
Irrigation: (2)
Aug-Apr 3
1.47
/m\
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *.
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and
4 acre inches at each postplant.
^S
NOTE: Machinery cost per hour estimated at 1.1 times the cost for high level
manager due to reduced efficiency and increased repair cost.
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02225212
WHEAT FOR GRAIN, DRYLAND, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Wheat For Grain, High Level Management
f^
Item
Unit
Price or
Cost/Unit
Quantity
Value or
Cost
bu.
lb.
$ 1.30
25.0
120.0
$ 32.50
21.60
1. Gross receipts, from production:
Grain
Grazing
.18
To t a l
$ 54.10
2. Variable Costs:
Pre-Harvest:
Seed
Fertilizer (30-0-0)
Insecticide (custom applied)
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Labor, Tractor & Machinery
Pickup & Miscellaneous
Hail Insurance
Interest on Op. Cap.
Subtotal, Pre-Harvest
Harvest Costs:
Custom Combine
Hauling
Subtotal, Harvest
lb.
ac.
ac.
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
$100
$
.038
1.05
2.25
.38
1.48
1.28
2.00
2.50
14.00
.085
45.0
.38
.21
2.10
2.50
1.61
1.0
.115
4.75
.40
$ 13.21
ac.
bu.
3.75
.05
1.0
$
25.0
$
3.75
1.25
5.00
$ 18.21
3. Income Above Variable Costs
Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Land (Rent) 1/
1.71
1.05
2.25
1.00
1.05
Total Variable Costs
4.
$
1.0
1.0
1.0
.68
.16
$ 36.00
ac.
h r.
h r.
ac.
.78
1.80
1.33
18.03
Total Fixed Costs
1.0
.68
.16
1.0
$
.78
1.22
.21
18.03
$ 20.24
5 . To t a l C o s t s
$ 38.45
6. Net Returns
$ 15.65
7. Government payment ($1.20/bu x 25) 2/
$ 30.00
8. Net Returns Including Government Payment
$ 45.65
^ \ .
1/ 1/3 of gross income
_/ Assume full allotment—no provisions made for set aside
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Operation
Chisel
02225211
WHEAT FOR GRAIN, DRYLAND, HI(3_ PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre
Of Wheat For Grain, High Level Management
Labor
Fuel, Oil,
Item nal_ Times „____.. Tractor or , . ^ Fixed costs
No. Date Over H?"*8 Mach. Hrs. L«»>., Rep. Per ^^
(1)
Per
Acre
1,7
Jun-
Aug
3
.60
.48
$
.21
$
.30
Tandem Disc
1,12
Sept
1
.25
.20
.10
.20
Plant
2,14
Sept
1
.20
.16
.07
.28
1.05
.84
TOTALS
$
.38
$
.78
^ * \
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *.
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02225222
WHEAT FOR GRAIN, DRYLAND. HIGH PLAINS LE
f^
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Wheat For Grain, Typical Management
Itei"
Unlt
i i C _o ta_t _/ U Pn ri ti c e o r Q
n ^ .t .i .t y V a l u e ^o r
1. Gross receipts, from production:
Grain
Grazing
bu.
$
lb.
To t a l
1.30
.18
15.00
90.00
$
$
19.50
16.20
35.70
2. Variable Costs:
J*3»\
Pre-Harvest:
Seed
lb.
.038
Machinery
ac.
.42
Tractor
(1)
hr.
1.63
Tractor
(2)
hr.
1.41
Labor, Tractor & Machinery hr. 2.00
Pickup & Miscellaneous ac. 2.50
Hail
Insurance
$100
14.00
Interest
on
Op.
Cap.
$
.085
Subtotal, Pre-Harvest
45.00
1.0
.85
.20
1.05
1.0
.085
4.79
$
Harvest Costs:
Custom
Combine
Haul
bu.
Subtotal, Harvest
1.0
15.00
$
ac.
3.50
.05
$
Total Variable Costs
3.50
.75
4.25
$ 14.25
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor
(1)
Tractor
(2)
Land
(Rent)
1.71
.42
1.39
.28
2.10
2.50
1.19
.41
$ 10.00
$ 21.45
ac.
hr.
hr.
1/
ac.
.86
1.98
1.46
11 . 9 0
Total Fixed Costs
1.0
.85
.20
1.0
$
.86
1.68
.29
11.90
$ 14.73
5 . To t a l C o s t s
$ 28.98
6. Net Returns
$
7. Government Payments ($1.20/bu. x 15) 2/
$ 18.00
8. Net Returns Including Government
$ 25.92
6.72
JL/ 1/3 of gross income
2/ Assumes full allotment—provisions made for set aside
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02225221
WHEAT FOR GRAIN, DRYLAND, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre
Of Wheat For Grain, Typical Management
Labor
Operation
Chisel
Fuel,
Oil,
„_,
lN
£ *o .^ t eO v™e°rf H■■o u rM
s * 2c S
«2
d cAcre
osts
h t. o £H
r st . L upbe. ,r RAe cp r. e F i x ePer
JunAug
3
,60
.48
Ta n d e m D i s c 1 , 1 2
Sept
1
.25
.20
.11
.22
Plant
Sept
1
.20
.16
.08
.31
1.05
.84
TOTALS
1,7
2,14
$
$
.23
.42
$
$
.33
.86
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor ftours except where noted by
NOTE: Machinery cost per hour estimated at 1.1 times the cost for high level
manager due to reduced efficiency and increased repair cost.
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02230112
WHEAT FOR GRAZING, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Wheat For Grazing. High Level Management
P r i c e o r _ - . . . _ _ Va l u e o r
""»
U»"
Cost/Unit
Quantlty
Cost
1. Gross receipts, from production:
Gain
lb.
$
.18
580
$104.40
2. Variable Costs:
Seed
bu.
2.50
1.5
$
Fertilizer
(250-80-0)
ac.
15.10
1.0
Machinery
ac.
.97
1.0
Tractor
(1)
hr.
1.48
.61
Tractor
<2)
hr.
1.28
.89
Tractor
(3)
hr.
.65
.20
Labor,
Tractor
&
Machinery
hr.
2.00
2.13
Labor,
Irrigation
hr.
1.75
2.71
Irrigation
Machinery
ac.
10.12
1.0
Pickup
&
Miscellaneous
ac.
5.00
1.0
Interest
on
Op.
Cap.
$
.085
23.06
$ 48.07
Total Variable Costs
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Tractor (3)
Irrigation
Land (Net Rent) 1/
To t a l
Fixed
5.
To t a l
6.
Net
3.75
15.10
.97
.90
1.14
.13
4.26
4.74
10.12
5.00
1.96
$ 56.33
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
ac.
1.92
1.80
1.33
.72
16.50
21.80
1.0
.61
.89
.20
1.0
1.0
Costs
$
1.92
1.10
1.18
.14
16.50
21.80
42.64
Costs
$
90.72
Returns
$
13.68
JL/ $35/acre less 80% of irrigation fixed costs
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02230111
Operation
Tandem Disc
WHEAT FOR GRAZING, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre Of
Wheat For Grazing. High LpvaT ManagPinAniLabor
__
Fuel,
Oil,
I t e m n n 4 . A Ti m e s « « „ , . „ Tr a c t o r o r T l l K „ _ _ F i x e d c o s t s
No. Date Over H™*s Mach. Hrs. h"h'\***• Per Acre
(1)
Per
Acre
2,12
JuneJuly
2
.50
.40
$ .20
$ .40
.16
.38
Oneway
1,5
Aug
1
.31
.25
Fertilize
3
Aug
1
.13
.10
Tandem Disc
2,12
Aug
1
.25
.20
.10
.20
Chisel Sweep
1,7
Aug
1
.20
.16
.07
.10
List
1 , 11
Aug
1
.25
.20
.26
.41
Cultivate
2,4
Aug
1
.16
.13
.11
.15
Plant
2,14
Aug
1
.20
.16
.07
.28
Fertilize
3
Mar
1
.13
.10
2.13
1.70
$ .97
$ 1.92
$10.12
$16.50
TOTALS
Irrigation: (2)
Aug-May 5
2.21
* ^ \
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and
4 acre inches at each postplant.
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02230122
WHEAT FOR GRAZING, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
J^N
Esj:imated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Wheat For Grazing. Typical Management
o ru a nn t l. t. y. V a l C
u eo s to r
Item
Unlt
C o„ s t. /_U nPi tr i c e Q
1. Gross receipts, from production:
Gain
lb.
$
.18
460
$
82.80
2. Variable Costs:
Seed
bu.
2.50
1.5
$
Fertilizer
(100-40-0)
ac.
6.70
1.0
Insecticide
(custom)
ac.
2.50
1.0
Machinery
ac.
1.08
1.0
Tractor
<1)
hr.
1.63
.61
Tractor
(2)
hr.
1.41
.89
Tractor
(3)
hr.
.72
.10
Labor,
Tractor
&
Machinery
hr.
2.00
2.13
Labor,
Irrigation
hr.
1.75
2.21
Irrigation
Machinery
ac.
9 . 11
1.0
Pickup
&
Miscellaneous
ac.
5.00
1.0
Interest
on
Op.
Cap.
$
.085
19.30
Total Variable Costs
#
^
$ 40.23
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Tractor (3)
Irrigation
Land (Net Rent) 1/
To t a l
Fixed
5.
To t a l
6.
Net
3.75
6.70
2.50
1.08
.99
1.26
.07
4.26
3.87
9 . 11
5.00
1.64
$ 42.57
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
ac.
2.12
1.98
1.46
.79
14.85
23.73
1.0
.61
.89
.10
1.0
1.0
Costs
Costs
Returns
$
$
$
2.12
1.21
1.30
.08
14.85
23.73
43.29
83.52
$
(.72)
_/ $35/acre less 80% of irrigation fixed costs
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02230121
WHEAT FOR GRAZING, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre Of
Wheat For Grazing, Typical Management
Labor
Fuel,
Oil,
_.
.
4
I
t
e
m
n
a
<
_
0
T
i
m
e
s
n
f
t
l
l
T
.
f
t
T
r
a
c
t
o
r
o
r
.
j
^
F
i
x
O p e r a t i o n N o D a t e Q v e r H o u r s ^ ^ H r s # L u b . , R e p . p ee rd Accorset s
Per Acre
(1)
Tandem Disc
2,12
June
July
2
.50
.40
Oneway
1,5
Aug
1
.31
.25
Fertilize
3
Aug
1
.13
.10
Tandem Disc
2,12
Aug
1
.25
Chisel Sweep
1,7
Aug
1
List
1,11
Aug
Cultivate
2,4
Plant
2,14
.22
$
.44
.18
.42
.20
.11
.22
.20
.16
.08
.11
1
.25
.20
.29
.45
Aug
1
.16
.13
.12
.17
Aug
1
.20
.16
.08
.31
2.13
1.70
$ 1.08
$ 2.12
$ 9.11
$14.85
TOTALS
Irrigation: (2)
$
Aug-Apr 4
2.21
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and
4 acre inches at each postplant.
NOTE: Machinery cost per hour estimated at 1.1 times the cost for high level
manager due to reduced efficiency and increased repair cost.
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02230212
WHEAT FOR GRAZING, DRYLAND, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Wheat For Grazing, High Level Management
Item
Unit
Price or
Cost/Unit
Quantity
Value or
Cost
lb.
$
175.0
$ 31.50
1. Gross receipts, from production:
Gain
.18
2 . Va r i a b l e C o s t s :
Pre-Harvest:
Seed
Fertilizer (30-0-0)
Insecticide (custom applied)
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Labor, Tractor & Machinery
Pickup & Miscellaneous
Interest on Op. Cap.
lb.
ac.
ac.
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
$
.038
1.05
2.25
.78
1.48
1.28
2.00
2.50
.085
45.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
.68
.16
1.05
1.0
5.80
Total Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs
Machinery
Tractor
(1)
Tractor
(2)
Land
(Rent)
Total Fixed Costs
1.71
1.05
2.25
.78
1.00
.21
2.10
2.50
.49
$ 12.09
3. Income Above Variable Costs
^^PN
$
$ 19.41
1/
ac.
hr.
hr.
ac.
.78
1.80
1.33
10.50
1.0
.68
.16
1.0
.78
1.22
.21
10.50
$ 12.71
5 . To t a l C o s t s
$ 24.80
6. Net Returns
$
6.70
,^\
1/ 1/3 of gross income
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OZZJUZll
WHEAT FOR GRAZING, DRYLAND, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre
Of Wheat For Grazing, High Level Management
Labor
Fuel,
Oil,
_riJ
.. «^4_- Item nQ„__, Times Hrtlliro Tractor or T . Po„ Fixed costs
Operation No Date 0yer Hours ^^ Hrs # Lub., Rep. per Acre
(1)
Per
Acre
Chisel
1,7
Jun-■Aug 3
.60
.48
Tandem Disc
1,12
Aug
1
.25
.20
.10
.20
Plant
2,14
Aug
1
.20
.16
.07
.28
1.05
.84
TOTALS
$
$
.21
.38
$
$
.30
.78
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *.
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02230222
WHEAT FOR GRAZING, DRYLAND, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Wheat For Grazing, Typical Management
_...
„
*^»
_^
Price
Unlt
or
~
Cost/Unit
fc.fc
Va l u e
Q»ant.ty
or
Cost
1. Gross receipts, from production:
Gain
lb.
$
.18
125.0
lb.
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
.038
.42
1.63
1.41
2.00
2.50
.085
$
22.50
2. Variable Costs:
Pre-Harvest Costs:
Seed
Machinery
Tractor <1)
Tractor (2)
Labor, Tractor & Machinery
Pickup & Miscellaneous
Interest on Op. Cap.
$
45.0
1.0
.68
.16
1.05
1.0
4.16
Total Variable Costg
Total Fixed Costs
1.71
.42
1.11
.23
2.10
2.50
.35
$
8.67
$ 13.83
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Land (Rent) _/
$
ac.
h r.
h r.
ac.
.86
1.98
1.46
7.50
1.0
.68
.16
1.0
$
.86
.59
.23
7.50
$
9.18
5 . To t a l C o s t s
$ 17.85
6. Net Returns
$
4.65
1/ 1/3 of gross income
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02230221
WHEAT FOR GRAZING, DRYLAND, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre
Of Wheat For Grazing, Typical Management
Operation
Item
No.
Labor
Fuel,
Oil,
T i m e sH™*8
.. Tractor or - . «__ Fixed costs
Date 6ver~
Mach. Hrs. hx*b'> Atep" Per Acre
Per Acre
1,7
Jun-•Aug 3
.60
.48
Tandem Disc
1,12
Aug
1
.25
.20
.11
.22
Plant
2,14
Aug
1
.20
.16
.08
.31
1.05
.84
TOTALS
$
$
.23
.33
Chisel
.42
$
$
.86
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(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *
NOTE: Machinery costs per hour estimated at 1.1 times the cost for high level
manager due to decreased efficiency and increased repair costs.
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02240112
ANNUAL WINTER PASTURE, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Annual Winter Pasture, High Level Management
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it _.. Price or n ...
Cost/Unit
Quantlty
Unlt
Va l u e o r
Cost
1. Gross receipts from production:
Gain
lb.
$
.18
650
$ 11 7 . 0 0
2. Variable Costs:
Seed:
Rye
lb.
.045
100
$
4.50
Vetch
lb.
.20
30
6.00
Fertilizer
(150-80-0)
ac.
11 . 6 5
1.0
11 . 6 5
Machinery
ac.
.87
1.0
.87
Tractor
(1)
hr.
1.48
.76
1.13
Tractor
(2)
hr.
1.28
.69
.88
Tractor
(3)
hr.
.65
.13
.09
Labor,
Tractor
&
Machinery
hr.
2.00
1.75
3.50
Labor,
Irrigation
hr.
1.75
2.94
5.15
Irrigation
Machinery
ac.
12.05
1.0
12.05
Pickup
&
Miscellaneous
ac.
5.00
1.0
5.00
Interest
on
Op.
Capital
$
.085
25.41
2.16
Total Variable Costs
$ 52.98
r^ 3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Tractor (3)
Irrigation
Land (Net Rent) 1/
To t a l
Fixed
5.
To t a l
6.
Net
$ 64.02
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
ac.
1.72
1.80
1.33
.72
19.65
19.28
1.0
.76
.69
.13
1.0
1.0
Costs
$
$ 1.72
1.37
.92
.09
19.65
19.29
43.03
Costs
$
96.01
Returns
$
20.99
1/ $35/acre less 80% of irrigation fixed costs
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Agriculture cooperating. Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as amended, and June 30. 1914.
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ANNUAL WINTER PASTURE, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre Of
Annual Winter Pasture, High Level Management
_.«__.«_ Fuel, Oil,
Labor
Item -. Times _» Tractor or TllK p__ Fixed costs
l«T Date Sve^ H°£8 Mach. Hrs. ^ £*' Per Acre
Ta n d e m D i s c 2 , 1 2
July
1
.25
.20
$ .10
$ .20
Oneway
Aug
1
.31
.25
.16
.38
Ta n d e m D i s c 2 , 1 2
Aug
1
.25
.20
.10
.20
Chisel (Sweeps)1,7
Aug
1
.20
.16
.07
.10
List & apply
F e r t i l i z e r 1 , 11
Aug
1
.25
.20
.26
.41
Cultivate
Aug
1
.16
.13
.11
.15
Plant (Drill) 2,14
Aug
1
.20
.16
.07
.28
Fertilize
Mar
1
.13
.10
1.75
1.40
$ .87
$ 1.72
$12.05
$19.65
1,5
2,4
3
TOTALS
Irrigation: (2)
Aug-Jun 6
2.94
^
(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and
4 acre inches at each postplant.
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Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Texas A&M University and the United States Department
of Agriculture cooperating. Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8. 1914. as amended, and June SO, 1914.
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02240122
ANNUAL WINTER PASTURE, IRRIGATED. HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs And Returns Per Acre Of Annual Winter Pasture, Typical Management
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^
Item
C ,o. s t_/ _U .n i Pt r i c e
Unlt
oQru ar nt t i. t y. _
V a lCu oe s to r
1. Gross receipts from production:
Gain
lb.
$
.18
550.0
$
2. Variable Costs:
Seed:
Rye
lb.
.045
100.0
$
Vetch
lb.
.20
30.0
Fertilizer
(150-80-0)
ac.
11 . 6 5
1.0
Machinery
ac.
.97
1.0
Tractor
(1)
hr.
1.63
.76
Tractor
(2)
hr.
1.41
.86
Tractor
(3)
hr.
.72
.13
Labor,
Tractor
&
Machinery
hr.
2.00
1.75
Labor,
Irrigation
hr.
1.75
1.96
Irrigation
Machinery
ac.
8.10
1.0
Pickup
&
Miscellaneous
ac.
5.00
1.0
Interest
on
Op.
Cap.
$
.08
22.85
Total Variable Costs
To t a l
Fixed
5.
To t a l
6.
Net
4.50
6.00
11 . 6 5
.97
1.24
1.21
.09
3.50
3.43
8.10
5.00
1.83
$ 47.52
3. Income Above Variable Costs
4. Fixed Costs:
Machinery
Tractor (1)
Tractor (2)
Tractor (3)
Irrigation
Land (Net Rent) 1/
99.00
$ 51.48
ac.
h r.
h r.
h r.
ac.
ac.
1.0
.76
.86
.13
1.0
1.0
1.90
1.98
1.46
.79
13.20
24.44
Costs
Costs
Returns
$
$
$
1.90
1.51
1.26
.10
13.20
24.44
42.41
89.93
$
9.07
1/ $35/acre less 80% of irrigation fixed costs
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Agriculture cooperating. Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as amended, and June 30, 1914.
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02240121
ANNUAL WINTER PASTURE, IRRIGATED, HIGH PLAINS II
Estimated Costs, And Requirements Per Acre Of
Annual Winter Pasture, Typical Management
Item
No.
Operation
Date
Times
Over
Labor
Hours
(1)
Tr a c t o r o r
Mach. Hrs.
Fuel, Oil,
Lub., Rep.
Per Acre
Fixed costs
Per Acre
Tandem Disc
2,12
July
1
25
.20
.11
.22
Oneway
1,5
Aug
1
31
.25
.18
.42
Tandem Disc
2,12
Aug
1
25
.25
.20
. 11
.22
Chisel
(Sweeps)
1,7
Aug
1
.20
.16
.08
.11
List & apply
Fertilizer
1,11
Aug
1
.25
.20
.29
.45
Cultivate
2,4
Aug
1
.16
.13
.12
.17
Plant (Drill)
2,14
Aug
1
.20
.16
.08
.31
Fertilize
3
Mar
1
.13
.10
1.75
1.40
$ .97
$ 1.90
$ 8.10
$13.20
TOTALS
Irrigation: (2)
Aug-Jun 4
1.96
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(1) Labor hours calculated at 1.25 times tractor hours except where noted by *.
(2) See attached irrigation cost sheet. Assumed at 800 gpm, 250 feet well,
furrow irrigation, natural gas pumping unit; 6 acre inches preplant and
4 acre inches at each postplant.
NOTE: Machinery cost per hour estimated at 1.1 times the cost for high level
manager due to reduced efficiency and increased repair cost.
Developed dy Extension Economists-Management, TAES, TAMU.
Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Texas A&M University and the United States Department
of Agriculture cooperating. Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as amended, and June 30, 1914.
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