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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples [pdf] | Central Coast | Santa Cruz | 2014 | Various varieties, organic |
| Apples [pdf] | Central Coast | Santa Cruz | 2014 | Various varieties, conventional |
| Beef [pdf] | Central Coast | see 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.