General Production Regions

• California produces an average of 1.3 million tons of wheat per year. In 2000 red wheat accounted for 78 % of the total acres planted, Durum ™ accounted for 16 % with the remaining 6 % planted to white wheat (1). • In 2000 the value of wheat in California was $161,660,900 (2). • Cost of production varies from region to region. Depending on the cost of seed and inputs, the breakeven point for growers is $95.00 to $145.00 per acre (9). • In 2000, 577,624 acres were harvested in California. The average yield was 2.65 ton /acre with an average price of $106/ton (2). • In 1999, 549,704 acres were harvested in California. The average yield was 2.79 ton/acre with an average price of $93/ton (2). • The total value of wheat grown in California in 2000 was $143,352,900. (10) • California ranks 19 in U.S. wheat production providing 2 % of the national production. (10