Have been looking back at Sask Agriculture crop planning guide from last winter.
Fertilizer and crop prices were from December.
Lentils were number one for profitability in brown and dark brown soil zones, a bit less so in black zone.
Corn was big loser in brown soils, and faba beans on black soils.
Soybeans were number three for least profitable for all three zones.
Canola was number three and four for profitable in black and dark brown zones.
Biggest change for coming year looks like lower pulse crop prices and lower fertilizer cost.
Surprise is that crops show positive return above variable cost and only a few a negative return when fixed costs are included.
Any profits are a return to operater and owner labour and management.
Fertilizer and crop prices were from December.
Lentils were number one for profitability in brown and dark brown soil zones, a bit less so in black zone.
Corn was big loser in brown soils, and faba beans on black soils.
Soybeans were number three for least profitable for all three zones.
Canola was number three and four for profitable in black and dark brown zones.
Biggest change for coming year looks like lower pulse crop prices and lower fertilizer cost.
Surprise is that crops show positive return above variable cost and only a few a negative return when fixed costs are included.
Any profits are a return to operater and owner labour and management.
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