Alternative Crop Decision Tool:
Sunflower
Alternative Crop Decision Tool:
Sunflower
The questions below result in a composite score ranging from 0 to 100. A score of 0 indicates 'do not plant the crop', while a score of 100 would indicate 'there is absolutely no reason not to plant the crop'. There will be few instances of a score of 100. The icon(s) shown next to each question is meant to serve as a resource for producers relevant to each specified question shown. The questions below are intended to show red flag type concerns.
1. Do you have the ability to transport your crop a significant distance or are you willing to store (on-farm or lease/build storage) and ship your crop a significant distance if economically profitable?
Yes
No
No
2. Do you intend to plant sunflowers as a double crop after winter wheat or as a full season crop?
Double crop after winter wheat
Full season crop
Full season crop
What are your typical double crop soybean yields?
What are your typical full season soybean crop yields?
3. Are the soils where you plan to plant sunflowers poorly drained or prone to flooding?
Very poorly drained and prone to frequent flooding
Poorly drained and floods infrequently
Poorly drained
Soils drain well
Poorly drained and floods infrequently
Poorly drained
Soils drain well
4. Do you have the ability and willingness to invest limited capital for small equipment purchases or modifications (e.g. header pans to decrease harvest losses?)
Yes
No
No
5. Do you actively scout your crops during key growth periods? Or would you be willing to invest additional time in crop scouting?
Yes
No
No
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