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Agriculture, Gardening & LandscapingCrop Revenue Model

Crop Yield Value Calculator

Calculate gross crop value, cash market revenue, elevator moisture discounts, and gross revenue per acre across grain and specialty crops.

Crop Production & Cash Market Pricing

Total Crop Value$477,750Gross cash revenue
Revenue Per Acre$796.25Per harvested acre
Net Cash Price$4.55Realized $/bushel
Total Harvest Bushels105,000Physical grain volume

Gross Crop Revenue Formula

Gross Bushels = Acres × Yield Per Acre; Net Cash Price = Market Price + Cash Basis - Drying & Shrink Discounts; Total Crop Value = Gross Bushels × Net Cash Price
  • Gross Production: Total physical bushels, tons, or pounds harvested across the farm tract.
  • Local Cash Basis: The difference between local grain elevator cash bid and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) futures benchmark.
  • Drying & Moisture Shrink: Financial discounts applied for delivering grain above standard moisture thresholds (e.g., 15.0% for corn, 13.0% for soybeans).
  • Gross Revenue Per Acre: Gross income generated before deducting production costs and rent.

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Scenario: Marketing 600 acres of corn yielding 175 bu/acre at $4.85 market price with -$0.25 basis

Calculation Steps:

  1. Calculate total harvest volume: 600 acres × 175 bu = 105,000 bushels
  2. Calculate net realized price: $4.85 - $0.25 - $0.05 = $4.55 per bushel
  3. Calculate total crop value: 105,000 bushels × $4.55 = $477,750.00
  4. Calculate gross revenue per acre: $477,750.00 / 600 acres = $796.25 / acre
Result: The harvest produces 105,000 bushels valued at $477,750.00, generating $796.25 in gross crop revenue per acre at an effective cash price of $4.55/bushel.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1Enter total harvested acres.
  2. 2Input average crop yield in bushels per acre (or applicable crop unit).
  3. 3Enter the commodity benchmark market price per bushel.
  4. 4Adjust for local elevator cash basis and any commercial drying/shrink deductions.
  5. 5Review total crop value and per-acre gross revenue.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes all harvested grain is sold or valued at the stated cash price.
  • Does not include USDA farm safety net program payments (ARC/PLC) or crop insurance indemnities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is grain basis in crop marketing?

Basis is the difference between your local elevator or ethanol plant cash price and the nearest Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) futures price (Local Cash Price - Futures Price = Basis). A negative basis reflects local freight and handling costs.

How do you calculate gross revenue per acre?

Multiply crop yield per acre by the net cash market price received per unit (e.g., 180 bushels/acre × $4.50/bushel = $810.00 gross revenue per acre).

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