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] | San Joaquin Valley North, Sacramento Valley | see map | 2015 | Establish and produce; flood irrigation |
| Lettuce [pdf] | Central Coast | Monterey/San Benito/Santa Cruz | 2015 | Romaine hearts |
| Oranges [pdf] | San Joaquin Valley South | see map | 2015 | Establishment and production, Navels & Valencias, low volume irrigation |
| Pistachios [pdf] | San Joaquin Valley South | see map | 2015 | Low-volume irrigation |
| Rice [pdf] | Sacramento Valley | see map | 2015 | Rice-only rotation, medium grain |
| Walnuts [pdf] | Sacramento Valley | see map | 2015 | Micro sprinkler irrigated |
For questions regarding the cost study releases, contact Don Stewart, (530) 752-4651, destewart@ucdavis.edu.