Investment Matters When Crop Budgeting
Jan 14, 2026
“Everyone is working hard on the crop budget for financing, and trying to pencil a profit for 2026,” said agronomy sales manager Kevin Carlson. “As you start making decisions on inputs, remember that we’re here to help with that.”
Yield and price are the main factors when creating the crop budget. While Federated can’t help with price, we can help with the yield part of the equation. “We can bring information to the table to help you make sure the bushels are generated,” Carlson said.
Carlson points to hybrid and variety selection as a way Federated can help make a difference. “They often don’t come at much of a cost difference, but they’re critical for yield potential. Our agronomists can help maximize that potential.”
When the budget is tight, getting your best return on every investment is vital to a successful year. Identifying where you can cut, where you can’t cut, and where you should invest are the best ways to create an efficient crop budget.
“If you want a good crop, you have to invest in it. That’s really the bottom line” Carlson said. “It’s difficult to cut while not cutting production, so you need to invest in it. Obviously, there’s a limited budget, so we have to start identifying priorities. Nitrogen is a good example; with corn, nitrogen is something you just can’t cut. So you find somewhere else to cut.”
Federated is here for guidance. Our experts will help you determine the best ways to spend your money on input costs, services, and other investments, while identifying areas you can cut costs without harming yield.
“The important thing is to have a plan and don’t make rash decisions,” Carlson said. “Investing in the crop is the surest road to success.”
Call your Federated Agronomist today for help planning your crop budget.
Yield and price are the main factors when creating the crop budget. While Federated can’t help with price, we can help with the yield part of the equation. “We can bring information to the table to help you make sure the bushels are generated,” Carlson said.
Carlson points to hybrid and variety selection as a way Federated can help make a difference. “They often don’t come at much of a cost difference, but they’re critical for yield potential. Our agronomists can help maximize that potential.”
When the budget is tight, getting your best return on every investment is vital to a successful year. Identifying where you can cut, where you can’t cut, and where you should invest are the best ways to create an efficient crop budget.
“If you want a good crop, you have to invest in it. That’s really the bottom line” Carlson said. “It’s difficult to cut while not cutting production, so you need to invest in it. Obviously, there’s a limited budget, so we have to start identifying priorities. Nitrogen is a good example; with corn, nitrogen is something you just can’t cut. So you find somewhere else to cut.”
Federated is here for guidance. Our experts will help you determine the best ways to spend your money on input costs, services, and other investments, while identifying areas you can cut costs without harming yield.
“The important thing is to have a plan and don’t make rash decisions,” Carlson said. “Investing in the crop is the surest road to success.”
Call your Federated Agronomist today for help planning your crop budget.