Manure Nutrient Value Calculator v1.2

Includes P-index information for Iowa producers. Developed by Ken Stalder and Garland Dahlke, Iowa State University.

Manure Nutrient Value Calculator

Compares manure nutrient values to commercial fertilizer. Developed by Kelvin Leibold and Tom Olson, Iowa State University.

What’s Manure Worth?

University of Minnesota tool provides estimates of the economic value of manure based on manure type, application method, soil nutrient status and crop need.

Water Usage Chart

Graphs daily water disappearance as a measure of the growth process for groups of pigs. Developed by Mark Storlie and Mike Brumm.

Ag Decision Maker spreadsheets

Spreadsheets used to estimate net returns when marketing finished pigs at present or future.

Swine Marketing Decision Calculator

Simple Hog Market Calculator

Crush Margin Calculator

Estimate the margin of return for cattle or hogs placed on feed at a user defined date. Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures data are used. Corn and soybean meal are used to generate the margin. The margin provides an estimate of gross return that will need to cover the other costs and profit goals.

Wean-Finish Crowding Impact

This tool will help pork producers provide an adequate number of grow-out spaces for weaned pigs, ensuring production standards are met year-round. Developed by Ken Stalder and Garland Dahlke, Iowa State University.

OFFSET calculator

University of Minnesota, Odor From Feedlots Setback Estimation Tool (OFFSET) Based on Minnesota climatic conditions.

OFFSET user guide and worksheet

SDSU Distillers Dried Grain with Solubles (DDGS)

Helps determine costs of using distillers dried grain in swine rations. Developed by Robert Thaler, South Dakota State University.

Economics of Weaning Age Calculator

This calculator can help producers evaluate if it pays to reduce breeding herd inventory, in order to increase weaning age. Determine how much the breeding herd inventory must change for alternative weaning ages, to ensure farrowing capacity of the farm is not exceeded. Developed by Derald Holtkamp, Iowa State University. Excel 2007 version

Genomic Selection Spreadsheet

This spreadsheet estimates the total costs associated with genome-enabled selection. Producers can see how much improvement in a weaned pig will be necessary in order to break even, on the costs associated with genome-enabled selection. Developed by Ken Stalder and Caitlyn Abell, Iowa State University. Register for this free download.

Sow Longevity Spreadsheet v2

This spreadsheet is utilized to determine optimum time for keeping sows. It uses operation-specific production and financial information, so producers can determine how long sows must remain in the herd to generate a positive net value. Developed by Ken Stalder, Iowa State University, and Curt Lacey, University of Georgia.

Optimum Maximum Parity Calculator

This tool helps the producer determine the optimum maximum culling parity for commercial sow herds by estimating the economic value for the genetic improvement that occurs over time (also known as genetic lag.) Developed by Ken Stalder and Caitlyn Abell, Iowa State University. Register for this free download

Breed-to-wean

• English, English measurement
• English, Metric measurement
• Chinese, Metric measurement
• Portuguese, Metric measurement
• Spanish, Metric measurement

Farrow-to-finish

• English, English measurement
• English, Metric measurement
• Chinese, Metric measurement
• Portuguese, Metric measurement
• Spanish, Metric measurement

Breeding and Farrowing Schedule v7.4

Use to determine optimal breeding and farrowing dates based on individual operations and inputs. Developed by Ken Stalder and Garland Dahlke, Iowa State University.

Cost is $50 per copy. Iowa residents please order through ISU Extension swine specialist.

Budget Cash Flow v1.2

Use to help evaluate a current or potential swine producing scenario in terms of both budget and cash flow for a period of up to 11 years. Developed by Ken Stalder and Garland Dahlke, Iowa State University.

Cost is $50 per copy. Contact Colin Johnson for more information or to order.

Group Tracker v1.42

Allows for consistent collection of data for comparison within an operation and between aggregated group data. The program creates a closeout summary for individual finishing pig groups and calculates all performance and production parameters using the NPPC Standards. Developed by Mark Storlie, Iowa State University.

Pig Profit Tracker v3.21

Allows producers to vary input and operational costs to see how differing scenarios affect their operation’s economic bottom line. Developed by John Mabry, Colin Johnson and Garland Dahlke, ISU.

Cost is $20 per copy. Contact Colin Johnson for more information or to order.

Sow Tracker v2.33

This software is designed to allow for data entry, calculations and report generation for reproductive traits in swine and will aid in starting a farm on computerized sow records. These records can be uploaded to more comprehensive commercially available industry programs. Developed by John Mabry, Iowa State University.

Cost is $500 per copy. Contact Colin Johnson on multiple herd price, for more information or to order.