Farm Breakeven Calculator
Determine the minimum sale price needed to cover your input costs. Enter your cost per acre, expected yield, and compare current prices against your breakeven point.
seed + fertilizer + chem + land rent + overhead
Include Biological Program?
Reduces N input cost through biological fixation
Your Breakeven Price
$3.61
per bushel — minimum to cover all costs
Profitable margin: $0.89/bu
Current $4.50 is above your $3.61 breakeven
Profit / Acre
$160.00
($4.50 − $3.61) × 180 bu
Total Farm Profit
$80,000
500 acres
Price Comparison ($/bu)
Breakeven = Total Cost / Expected Yield. Does not include crop insurance premium adjustments. Biological N savings calculated at $0.525/lb N (anhydrous equivalent).
Understanding Your Farm Breakeven
Fixed vs. Variable Costs
Land rent and equipment depreciation are fixed — you pay them regardless of yield. Seed, fertilizer, and chemicals are variable. Understanding both helps you make smarter marketing decisions.
Yield Risk Management
At the same input cost, higher yields lower your breakeven. A 10 bu/acre yield drag can raise your breakeven by $0.30–0.50/bu, making the difference between profit and loss.
Pricing at Breakeven
Use this calculator to set forward contract targets. If your breakeven is $4.20 and futures hit $5.00, you have $0.80/bu of margin — consider locking in a portion to protect profitability.