Budget
Every dollar tracked, from domain to harvest.
Total Investment
$2,532.99
Expected Revenue
$4,000
Projected Profit
$1,467.01
Expenses
| Item | Timeline | Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain (proofofcorn.com) | Jan 22 | $12.99 | paid |
| IoT Sensor Kit | Feb | $300 | planned |
| Soil Testing | Feb | $50 | planned |
| Land Lease (5 acres) | Mar | $1,370 | pending |
| Custom Operator | Apr-Oct | $800 | pending |
| Total | $2,532.99 | $12.99 paid |
Revenue Projection
1,000
bushels expected
200 bu/acre × 5 acres
$4.00
per bushel
2026 market estimate
$4,000
gross revenue
October 2026
Break-Even Analysis
Break-even yield: 621 bushels (124 bu/acre)
Iowa average is ~200 bu/acre. We need 62% of average to break even. Anything above that is profit for the case study.
All projections based on Iowa State University 2026 crop budget estimates. Actual results will be documented in real-time.