Davis, California
June 18, 2004
A new study examining the cost of
producing small grain silage in the southern San Joaquin Valley
and a study examining the cost of producing winter forage for
silage in the northern San Joaquin Valley are now available from
the University of California Cooperative Extension.
Each analysis is based upon a hypothetical farm 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. The
study describes the assumptions used to identify current costs
for individual producers, material inputs, cash and non-cash
overhead. 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 studies -- Sample Costs to Produce Small Grain Silage
and Sample Costs to Produce Winter Forage (for Silage) --
were prepared by UC Cooperative Extension farm advisors Brian
Marsh, Kern County; Steven Wright, Tulare County; Carol Collar,
Kings County; Ron Vargas, Madera County; Michael Canevari, San
Joaquin County; Marsha Campbell-Mathews, Stanislaus County; UCCE
specialist Karen Klonsky and UC research associate Richard De
Moura, UC Davis.
The studies are available at the Department of Agricultural and
Resource Economics' Web site,
http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu, or by calling (530)
752-4424, or from the local UCCE office. Written requests may be
sent to the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics,
University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis CA 95616.
Similar cost of production reports for many commodities from
1931 to present are available. Those not on the Web site may be
requested at the above address or phone number. A $3 handling
fee is charged for all printed reports. |