Calculator Step 1 – Assumptions We need your insight. What variety you currently growing and what variety are we comparing to. Give us insight into your average yield and local marketing opportunities. 1. Choose ZoneZone 1/2Zone 3/4 3. Choose Current Variety 2. Choose CropWinter WheatFall RyeMalting BarleyFeed BarleyYellow Field PeaGreen Field PeaFlaxOatsRed LentilGreen LentilCanaryCanadian Western Red SpringCanada Prairie Spring RedCanada Northern Hard RedSoft White Spring WheatCanada Western Special Purpose WheatHard White Spring WheatCanada Western Amber Durum 4. Choose New Variety Today’s Commodity Price ($/bu) Your Average Yield (bu/acre) Step 2 – Bin Run Seed What are the costs of using Bin Run Seed? Enter in your seeding rate and find out! Additional calculation assumptions will be visible when you fill in the form. Seeding Rate (bu/acre) Not sure? Calculate using our TKW Calculator Cleaning ($/bu) Screening Loss ($/bu) Freight ($/bu) Testing ($/bu) Total Cost Per Acre (Bin Run) $ Step 3 – Certified Seed What are the costs of Certified Seed? Consider cleaning, screening loss and testing costs are included in your purchase. Additional calculation assumptions will be visible when you fill in the form. Seeding Rate (bu/acre) Not sure? Calculate using our TKW Calculator New Seed Cost ($/bu) Genetic Gain of Certified Seed (%) Total Cost Per Acre (Certified Seed) $ Step 4 – Results R.O.I. Of Certified Seed Use ($/acre) $ How does it compare? Do the gains in genetic potential outweigh the cost of Certified Seed? Be sure to contact a Condie Seed representative as this calculation does not take into affect other genetic traits that may be specific to your needs. TKW Calculator × Thousand Kernel Weight is a tool to used to determine seeding rate compensating for Germination, Mortality. If you require additional information please contact your Condie Representative. Plant Density (plants / sq ft.) 1,000 Kernel Weight (g) Germination Rate (%) Emergence Mortality (%) Optimal Seeding Rate (lbs/ac) 0.0
