Corn yields 90 bushels per acre and has a production cost of $140 per acre. Current market prices are $2.50 per bushel for corn and $6.00 per bushel for soybeans. Soybeans can be raised at a production cost of $110 per acre. At what breakeven yield per acre would soybeans generate the same net return per acre as corn?

Corn yields 90 bushels per acre and has a production cost of $140 per acre. Current market prices are $2.50 per bushel for corn and $6.00 per bushel for soybeans. Soybeans can be raised at a production cost of $110 per acre. At what breakeven yield per acre would soybeans generate the same net return per acre as corn?



Answer: 32 ½ bushels


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