Cost Analysis of Using Cover Crops in Citrus Production

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Florida has a long association with citrus ( Citrus sp.) production. However, the industry in been devastated by Huanglongbing (HLB) or greening disease Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus). HLB affects tree phloem and eventually causes death. Cover crops, noncash have traditionally used row crop production to improve soil organic matter, for nitrogen fixing, weed control. growers may benefit from adopting cover crops because healthier soils could yields fruit quality of trees. are uncertain about costs benefits associated investments. The objective our study was analyze whether represent an economically feasible option growers. We calculated break-even prices ‘Valencia’ non-‘Valencia’ oranges sinensis ) terms price per box (equivalent 90 lb Florida) pound solids (amount soluble oranges) considering additional short-term savings using across various yield scenarios based on past 10 years data. Considering per-acre cost increased $107.3/acre 5.73% constituted 5.42% total during first year adoption. After 2018–19 peak, both decreased steadily. Adopting current yield–quality scenario will not be profitable either oranges. oranges, at median levels 193.5 boxes/acre 6.08 solids/box, respectively, adoption would $2.25/lb comparable market 5 years.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Horttechnology

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['1063-0198', '1943-7714']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/horttech05126-22