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crop costs
Purdue’s first 2027 crop budgets provide a starting point for evaluating crop costs and returns. Learn how to use the estimates and customize the accompanying spreadsheet for your farm.
Read More about 2027 Crop Budgets: What Will Your Crops Need to Return?When margins tighten, knowing your true cost per acre becomes a critical management tool. A new Indiana-specific calculator helps farmers estimate costs, determine breakeven prices, and evaluate how changes in yield and markets affect profitability.
Read More about New Tool Helps Indiana Farmers Calculate True Cost of ProductionMargins remain tight for 2026. Purdue’s latest crop budget estimates show soybean rotations maintaining a contribution margin advantage over corn, while breakeven prices for both crops remain well above expected market prices. Negative projected earnings could slow machinery purchases and put pressure on cash rents, making careful cost management and crop budgeting essential.
Read More about What 2026 Crop Budgets Mean for Profitability and Cash Rent Decisions