economics cost and returns to produce pistachios robert h beede craig e kallsen mark w freeman brent a holtz karen m klonsky richard l demoura ample costs establish pistachio orchard in the san joaquin valley are presented this study is intended as guide only can be used make production decisions determine potential prepare budgets evaluate loans practices described those considered typical for but they will not apply every situation assumptions refer tables 1 10 pertain sample an 2 3 under low volume drip irrigation cultural materials well managed region all situations establishment vary by grower differences significant use of trade names report does constitute endorsement or recommendation university california nor
