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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Current Studies in the Central Coast Region
CommodityRegionCountyYearProduction Conditions
Apples [pdf]Central Coast Santa Cruz 2014 Various varieties, organic
Apples [pdf]Central Coast Santa Cruz 2014 Various varieties, conventional
Beef [pdf]Central Coastsee map 2018 Cow - Calf Operation, 300 Head
Blackberries [pdf]Central Coast San Benito/Monterey/Santa Cruz 2018 Primocane bearing, Fresh Market
Broccoli [pdf]Central Coast San Benito/Monterey/Santa Cruz 2023 Bunched 14s, production and harvesting
Broccoli [pdf]Central Coast San Benito/Monterey/Santa Cruz 2023 Crown cut, production and harvesting
Lettuce [pdf]Central Coast San Benito/Monterey/Santa Cruz 2023 Iceberg, production and harvesting
Lettuce [pdf]Central Coast San Benito/Monterey/Santa Cruz 2023 Romain hearts, production and harvesting
Raspberries [pdf]Central Coast San Benito/Monterey/Santa Cruz 2017 Establishment and production using tunnels. Primocane bearing
Spinach [pdf]Central Coast San Benito/Monterey/Santa Cruz 2015 High density, sprinkler irrigated, 80-inch beds
Strawberries [pdf]Central Coast San Benito/Monterey/Santa Cruz 2022 Organic, Fresh Market
Strawberries [pdf]Central Coast Santa Cruz/Monterey 2021 Fresh Market

For questions regarding the cost study releases, contact Don Stewart, (530) 752-4651, destewart@ucdavis.edu.