Cost and Return Studies Released by California Extension

The University of California Cooperative Extension has released the current cost and return studies for growing iceberg and romaine lettuce.

The study found that the harvesting cost for iceberg lettuce in the Central Coast area in 2009 was $8,999 per acre, including overhead. Gross returns were $9,600 per acre, with a net of $601 per acre.

For the full data from the study, go to the UC Extension download page.