CropChoice$ Computer Software

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What's in this Version

• Data is handled on an individual field basis. This will allow you to customize the crop mix on your farm.
• The number of crops that can be entered is 31 and includes specialty and forage crops.
• Irrigated crops are now included. These features were introduced in the 2.11 version.
• You will be able to enter up to 32 fields in this version, which will run on Windows 2000 and XP.
• A save feature will allow you to save a number of files.
• Recent changes to the Spring Price Endorsement (SPE) and Revenue Insurance Coverage (RIC) programs have been incorporated.
• You can open saved files and new changes will be incorporated into the analysis.

• 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.

• This version uses 2006 Crop Insurance and crop cost information. It also includes recent changes to the Spring Price Endorsement (SPE) and Revenue Insurance Coverage (RIC) programs.
• 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.

• Pentium with Intel, Celeron, AMD Processor.
• This version will run on Windows 2000 and XP.

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