Current 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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Filter current studies using the map of California| Commodity | Region | County | Year | Production Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa [pdf] | San Joaquin Valley South, San Joaquin Valley North, Sacramento Valley, Intermountain | see map | 2020 | Organic, Establish and Production, Flood Irrigation |
| Almonds [pdf] | San Joaquin Valley North | see map | 2016 | Organic, solid set sprinkler irrigation |
| Apples [pdf] | Central Coast | Santa Cruz | 2014 | Various varieties, organic |
| Grapes/Wine [pdf] | North Coast | Mendocino | 2016 | Biodynamic & organic production practices |
| Strawberries [pdf] | Central Coast | Santa Cruz/Monterey/San Benito | 2022 | Organic, Fresh Market |
For questions regarding the cost study releases, contact Don Stewart, (530) 752-4651, destewart@ucdavis.edu.