Agronomy-Calculators | American Crystal Sugar Company

Run the Numbers To Make Better Decisions

Nitrogen Sidedress Calculator The Sidedress Calculator was developed to help growers make the decision to side dress or not and if so, how much nitrogen to apply based on criteria entered.
Lime Calculator The Lime Calculator is designed to aid the user in determining the value of applying factory lime to their fields. The calculator does not take into account the additional value of disease abatement on Aphanomyces infected fields. Refer to the Lime Fact Sheet for more information.
Herbicide Rate Calculator This application will help the user calculate herbicide rates and cost per acre. Be sure to check out the reference sheets available. They provide additional information on micro rates, conventional rates, preharvest intervals, field reentry intervals, and rainfast.
NPK/Fertilizer Cost Comparison Calculator This tool allows you to input local prices of different types of fertilizer and soil test info to determine the best economic fit.
Beet Seed Calculator By filling in the required data in the shaded boxes this application will determine how much seed you’ll need to purchase this year.
Beet Harvester Settings Tool This application will help adjust your harvester to different soil conditions and problems you are facing in the fields.
Harvest Loss Appraisal

Variety & Freight Comparison Calculator This application allows the user to compare two sugarbeet seed varieties and look at their differences. It also gives the user the ability to compare freight costs across three different receiving stations.
Pre-Pile Calculator The purpose of this calculator is to assist in pre-pile harvest decisions between two fields. The calculator is not intended to calculate the actual beet payment.