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northeastern Ohio | Ron,
Yes I look at $/acre in test plot results, but I input my own numbers. Here's the basic formula that I use:
{(Average price/bushel for the past 3 years) * (dry bushels)} -my average drying cost - seed cost for this hybrid
Here are two hybrids from last years test plot:
B18 154 bushel at 16% moist, tw 59#, lodging 3%
B16HX 154 bushel at 16% moist, tw 59#, lodging 0%
The HX stands for Herculex and the B16HX was probably the most beautiful looking corn in the plot. Without considering seed cost, I would go with the B16HX. But in this example, the seed cost was significantly different which amounted to about $10 per acre advantage to the B18.
Here's another example from the same plot:
B66A yielded 168 bushel at 19% moisture and tw 58
B58 yielded 160 bu at 17.7% moist and tw 58
I like the fact that B58 is drier but in this example the B66A would make me $6 more per acre using MY drying costs. However if I use the drying charge from the local elevator, these two hybrids are equal in $/acre.
I guess what I am saying is that I partially agree with you Ron. If the drying and price numbers on the plot results are similar to your own, then the $/acre figure would be benefical. If not, use your own numbers and find the hybrid that is best for you.
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Do you look @ $$/A in test plot results?
