2015 Costs and Returns for Non-Irrigated Safflower, Northern Utah

Field Operations and Operating Interest. The practices described are considered as typical for well-managed dry farms in the region as determined by interviews with producers and agribusiness representatives. The use of specific products in this budget are not necessarily the recommendations of Utah State University. Costs, materials, and practices are not applicable to all situations as management and cultural practices vary among growers and regions. An interest rate of 5% is charged for 6 months on capital needed to produce this crop.