CropChoice$ Computer Software: information page

CropChoice$ Computer Software has been upgraded to Version 3.30

What's in this version | What can CropChoice$ do for me? | CropChoice$ features | System requirements | Links | Acknowledgements | Feedback and Questions | Download CropChoice$

What's in this Version

  • CropChoice$ Version 3.30 contains several improvements and new features. It contains 2009 cost profiles and crop insurance information.
  • Costs of production have been updated where available. For best results ENTER YOUR OWN PRODUCTION COSTS. THEY BEST REFLECT WHAT HAPPENS ON YOUR FARM.
  • You will be able to enter up to 32 fields in this version, which will run on Windows 2000 or better.
  • Files that were saved on previous versions can be opened and the new changes will be incorporated into the analysis.
What Can CropChoice$ Do for Me?
  • CropChoice$ helps you calculate expected total margins and probabilities based on your knowledge of soil and moisture conditions, along with long term yield and price data.
  • You can create a "base" cropping plan, then compare it to other different scenarios.
  • You will be able to choose a plan that works for your operation by looking at forecasted margins and their probability of success.
CropChoice$ Features
  • This version uses 2009 Crop Insurance and crop cost information.
  • Uses "worst-best-most likely" values for prices and yields.
  • Presents contribution margins and gross margins in easy to understand statements, tables and graphs
  • Evaluates the effects of different risk management strategies, such as adjusting your crop mix, purchasing crop insurance, and renegotiating your land rental agreements.
  • CropChoice$ is based on yields and prices from real Alberta farms as well as Crop Insurance premiums and coverage levels provided by Alberta’s Agricultural Financial Services Corporation. CropChoice$ should not be used for financial forecasting purposes outside of the province of Alberta.
System Requirements
  • Pentium with Intel, Celeron, AMD Processor
  • Windows 2000 or better.
Links Acknowledgements

CropChoice$ was produced by the Business Management Innovations Branch and the Economics Unit of Alberta Agriculture and Food . We very much appreciate the excellent support in resources and expertise we received from our partners: the Ag. & Food Council and its IAMF Fund and the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).

Feedback and Questions

To provide feedback or if you have any questions please contact:

The Alberta Ag-Info Centre
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
Phone: 310-FARM (3276).

This information is maintained by Jeff Millang

Last Revised/Reviewed April 1, 2009

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