Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hot off the “press” is the new Crop Protection Network Soybean White Mold ROI Calculator! The purpose of this calculator is to share results from university white mold fungicide trials conducted in the United States (including Wisconsin!), and allow farmers and others in the agricultural industry to calculate the potential return on investment (ROI) for white mold fungicide applications based on research data included in this calculator.
The treatment cost, expected benefits, and breakeven probability values shown in the calculator are estimates based on data and not guaranteed values. Also, values are derived from data collected in trials designed to test specific product comparisons, and data are not available for all labeled fungicides for white mold. Data are not comprehensive and represent only the treatments tested in these trials.
In a year like we have in 2025 where margins are VERY tight, this tool might be handy to try to make some informed decisions. You can even adjust the pricing for various programs and treatment costs to better reflect your local pricing. Remember to be honest with yourself and put meaningful numbers in there. What are you waiting for? Go check it out!
