Davis, California, USA
July 7, 2011

New studies showing production costs for safflower and strawberries are now available from the University of California Cooperative Extension.

Each analysis is based upon hypothetical farm operations using practices common in the region. Input and reviews were provided by farm advisors, researchers, growers, farm accountants, pest control advisers, consultants and other agricultural associates. Assumptions used to identify current costs for the individual crops, material inputs, cash and non-cash overhead are described. A ranging analysis table shows profits over a range of prices and yields. Other tables show the monthly cash costs, the costs and returns per acre, hourly equipment costs, and the whole farm annual equipment, investment, and business overhead costs.

The new studies are:

• "Sample Costs to Produce Safflower, 2011, Sacramento Valley" by Doug Munier, Rachael Long, Jerry Schmierer, Karen M. Klonsky, Pete Livingston and Richard L. De Moura.
• "Sample Costs to Produce Strawberries, 2010, Central Coast," by Mark P. Bolda, Laura Tourte, Karen M. Klonsky and Richard L. De Moura.

All cost of production studies are available for free download at http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu, at UC Cooperative Extension offices or by calling (530) 752-3589. For additional information on the studies, contact Richard De Moura at rdemoura@ucdavis.edu in the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
 

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Published: July 7, 2011