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Yield estimation calculator can help producers make preharvest decisions

AFSC clients with annual crop insurance can use the yield estimation calculator to help determine potential yields and make decisions on when to harvest or preharvest a crop.

The yield estimation calculator (opens in a new link) is easy to use, and producers can have an estimated yield in a few simple steps. You will need the following information to use the calculator:

  • crop row spacing in inches (leave blank if measuring using a square yard)
  • crop type
  • number of viable and harvestable heads/pods in a square yard or from all the plants in a representative row in length
  • average number of kernels or seeds per pod, using a minimum of 10 heads/pods (determined using the viable and harvestable heads/pods
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