The Prinsco Profitability Analysis was developed in cooperation with the University of Minnesota departments of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and Applied Economics.

Welcome to the Prinsco Profitability Analysis. While this tool is good for looking at basic design needs, we encourage you to contact your local contractor and design professional for your installation and design needs.

We would appreciate your comments and suggestions on how it was a benefit to you and any improvements you would suggest. E-mail your suggestions to info@prinsco.com.

Please read our instructions on how to use this calculator.

= Definition

When entering values, please do not use commas.

Enter the Projected Job Cost ($)
Enter the Acres to be drained
Enter Projected Corn Yield Improvements (bu/acre)
Enter Projected Soybean Yield Improvements (bu/acre)
Enter Current Corn Price ($/bu.)
Enter Current Soybean Price ($/bu.)
Enter Interest Rate

Before Tax Rate of Return (%)
Payback Period (years)
Breakeven Yield Improvement, Corn (bu./acre)
Breakeven Yield Improvement, Soybeans (bu./acre)