PCRANCH Version 2008

PCRANCH is a ranch modeling environment. It allows the user to design, specify and simulate cow-calf ranching systems over long periods of time with daily weather data. The performance of alternative ranch systems can then be compared.

PCRANCH is designed to compare the level and variability of ranch
performance under alternative management strategies over the long term.
For example, you might compare spring vs. autumn calving systems. You
might do this by simulating these systems over a 30 year period. You
might replicate this 20 times (using 20 different randomly generated
weather patterns). You might compare the average and variation of
annual gross margin from live weight sold between the systems
(as well as other performance measures). Expected release date: Late 2008.

	For downloading the latest update of  weather files in PCRANCH format, click here
	For instructions on how to access CIMIS web site, click here
	For a map of California weather stations, click here