IREC Cost Study for Alfalfa 2020 [pdf 470.21KB]
Sample costs to establish and produce alfalfa in the Intermountain Region, Scott Valley are presented in this study. This analysis does not represent any single farm and is intended as a guide only. It can be used to help guide production decisions, estimate potential returns, prepare budgets and evaluate production loans. Sample costs given for labor, materials, equipment and contract services are based on June 2020 figures. A blank column titled "Your Costs" is provided in Tables 1 and 2 for your convenience.
Cost Study for Organic Alfalfa Hay 2020 [pdf 441.78KB]
Organic alfalfa production involves growing, labeling, and marketing the crop according to National Organic Program (NOP) standards as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These standards require that alfalfa be produced with approved inputs, including nonsynthetic biological materials and a small number of synthetic materials approved for use in organic which are specified in the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. In California, approved organic fertilizers must be registered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Organic Input Material Program. Farmers must also take precautions against pesticide drift and other sources of prohibited contaminants.
IREC Cost Study for Onions 2011 [pdf 545.73KB]
The following assumptions pertain to sample costs to produce onions for the dehydration market in the Tulelake Basin of the Intermountain Region. Practices described should not be considered recommendations by the University of California, but represent production procedures considered typical for this crop and area. Some of the costs and practices may not be applicable to your situation or used during every production year. Other practices not indicated may be needed. Cultural practices and costs to produce onions will vary by grower and region, and can be significant. The practices and inputs used in this cost study serve as a sample or guide, only.
IREC Cost Study for Peppermint 2011 [pdf 1.51MB]
Sample costs to establish a mint stand and produce peppermint oil in the Intermountain Region are presented in this study. This study is intended as a guide only, and can be used in making production decisions, determining potential returns, preparing budgets and evaluating production loans. Practices described are based on production practices considered typical for the crop and area, but will not apply to every situation. Sample costs for labor, materials, equipment and custom services are based on current figures. A blank column, “Your Costs”, in Tables 1 to 4 is provided to enter your costs.
IREC Cost Study for Potatoes 2008 [pdf 877.07KB]
The sample costs to produce fresh market potatoes in the Tulelake Basin of the Intermountain Region are presented in this study. The study is intended as a guide only, and can be used in making production decisions, determining potential returns, preparing budgets and evaluating production loans. The practices described are based on production procedures considered typical for this crop and area but will not apply to every situation. Sample costs for labor, materials, equipment, and custom services are based on current figures. A “Your Costs” column in Tables 1 and 2 is provided for you to enter your costs.
IREC Cost Study for Onions 2008 [pdf 746.61KB]
The sample costs to produce onions for dehydration in the Tulelake Basin of the Intermountain Region are presented in this study. The study is intended as a guide only, and can be used in making production decisions, determining potential returns, preparing budgets and evaluating production loans. The practices described are based on production procedures considered typical for this crop and area but will not apply to every situation. Sample costs for labor, materials, equipment, and custom services are based on current figures. A “Your Costs” column in Tables 1 and 2 is provided for you to enter your costs.
UC Statewide Cost Studies
These are the most recent cost and return studies for a broad range of commodities produced in California. Studies can be sorted by commodity, production region, or county within California.
Archived cost and return studies either have been replaced with more recent studies for the same commodity and production region, or they are more than five years old. Studies date back to 1931.