1). In the cash corn division, the average cost per acre has been $238 (minimum = $215 during 1995; maximum = $260 during 1992). In the livestock corn division, the average cost per acre is $206 (minimum = $186 during 1993; maximum = $235 during 1987). Subtracting $563 of non-land costs gives an operator and land return for corn of $373 per acre. Soybeans are expected to yield 56 bushels per acre, resulting in $602 of gross revenue at a $10.75 soybean price. Subtracting $350 of non-land costs from $602 gross revenue gives $252 of operator and land return for soybeans. Harvesting can be done either mechanically or by hand. New mechanical harvesters usually cost $25,000-30,000, and hand-harvesting costs about $150 per acre. Depending on your labor situation, it is usually not economical to purchase a mechanical harvester unless you have at least 10 acres of sweet corn. In 1995-96, gross sales from approximately 14,300 acres of sweet corn in Miami-Dade County were at $9.8 million, with an average yield of roughly 300-450 42-lb craters per acre. The production cost was approximately $12.91 per crate or $3,874/acre for an acceptable yield of 300 42-pound crates per acre in 1999-2000. Sweet corn produced in Miami-Dade County is sold for the fresh market nationwide during winter and spring. The planting season for sweet corn extends from early October to January and occasionally February. Typically seed is spaced 6-8 inches within the row and rows are spaced 28-32 inches apart. Seeding rates of 20,000 to 22,000 seeds per acre are used.
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