Archived Cost and Return Studies
Cost and return studies for fruit, vegetable, field, tree and vine crops, and animal commodities are available. To view the studies you may need to download Adobe Reader for free.
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Search archived studies using the map of California| Commodity | Region | County | Year | Production Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Establishment and production, Seed |
| Alfalfa [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Establishment and production, Hay |
| Apples [pdf] | Intermountain | El Dorado | 2000 | 5 Acres; Sierra Nevada Foothills |
| Artichokes [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Direct seeded/Transplanted |
| Asparagus [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Fresh market, 8-10 yr stand |
| Broccoli [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Fresh Market |
| Cabbage [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Fresh Market |
| Cantaloupes [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Spring Slant Bed |
| Cantaloupes [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Mid-Bed Trench |
| Carrots [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Cello packed |
| Cauliflower [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Fresh Market |
| Cherries [pdf] | Intermountain | El Dorado | 2000 | Sweet, 5 Acres; Sierra Nevada Foothills |
| Corn [pdf] | Sacramento Valley | Yolo | 2000 | Field |
| Corn [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Sweet |
| Cotton [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Short season |
| Grapes/Wine [pdf] | Intermountain | El Dorado/Amador | 2000 | Zinfandel, 5 Acres; Sierra Nevada Foothills |
| Lettuce [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Iceberg |
| Lettuce [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Leaf |
| Melons [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Mixed |
| Onions [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Dehydration |
| Onions [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Fresh Market |
| Peaches [pdf] | Intermountain | El Dorado | 2000 | Fresh market, 5 Acres; Sierra Nevada Foothills |
| Peaches/Nectarines [pdf] | San Joaquin Valley South | see map | 2000 | Establishment and production, July-August harvest |
| Pears [pdf] | Intermountain | El Dorado | 2000 | Green Bartlett, 5 Acres; Sierra Nevada Foothills |
| Pears [pdf] | North Coast | see map | 2000 | Green Bartlett-Sprinkler Irrigated |
| Peppers [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Bell |
| Pistachios [pdf] | San Joaquin Valley North, San Joaquin Valley South | see map | 2000 | Establishment and production, Low-volume irrigation |
| Plums [pdf] | San Joaquin Valley South | see map | 2000 | Establishment and production, Friar Variety |
| Potatoes [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Establishment and production |
| Ryegrass [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Hay, Establishment and production |
| Safflower [pdf] | Sacramento Valley | Yolo | 2000 | Irrigated |
| Sudangrass [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Establishment and production |
| Sugar Beets [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Establishment and production |
| Tomatoes [pdf] | San Joaquin Valley North, San Joaquin Valley South | see map | 2000 | Fresh market, Furrow irrigated |
| Watermelon [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Drip Irrigated |
| Wheat [pdf] | Sacramento Valley | Yolo | 2000 | Irrigated |
| Wheat [pdf] | Southeast Interior | Imperial | 2000 | Flood Irrigation |
| Wild Rice [pdf] | Intermountain | Shasta/Lassen | 2000 | Wild Rice; Establishment and production |
For questions regarding the cost study releases, contact Don Stewart, (530) 752-4651, destewart@ucdavis.edu.