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Cost of Production Cost Comparison
The Cost Comparison Summary is used to monitor the cost of production on dairy farms. A summary is published for each of the four production areas, based on a quarterly basis. The comparison provides a statewide weighted average of all cost and allowances for each month.In addition to reporting costs for feed, labor, operating, replacements, and marketing, the Cost Comparison Summary include an allowance for return on management and return on investment (ROI). The ROI is based on the Moody's Baa Corporate Bond Index that is published monthly. The California Legislature has established statues requiring the Secretary to consider relevant economic ROI, when establishing minimum prices (Food and Agriculture Code, Section 62062).
Cost of Production Farm Milk Cost Comparison
- 2008 First Quarter Cost Comparison (18K PDF)
- 2007 Year End Cost Comparison (16K PDF)
- 2007 Fourth Quarter Cost Comparison (18K PDF)
- 2007 Third Quarter Cost Comparison (18K PDF)
- 2007 Second Quarter Cost Comparison(18K PDF)
- 2007 First Quarter Cost Comparison (19K PDF)
- 2006 Year End Cost Comparison (16K PDF)
- 2006 Fourth Quarter Cost Comparison (18K PDF)
- 2006 Third Quarter Cost Comparison (17K PDF)
- 2006 Second Quarter Cost Comparison (17K PDF)
- 2006 First Quarter Cost Comparison (15K PDF)
Cost of Production Region Map (247K PDF)