2016 Kentucky Grape Costs and Returns: Budget Summaries and Assumptions
CCD-BG-6
2016 Kentucky Grape Costs and Returns: Budget Summaries and Assumptions
2016 Kentucky Grape Costs and Returns: Budget Summaries and Assumptions
Authored by: Matthew Ernst Patsy Wilson Tim Woods
Abstract
Production budgets for American, hybrid, European (vinifera), and table grape varieties were updated to estimate grape profitability in Kentucky for 2016. This analysis indicates that wine grapes can be economically feasible in Kentucky when best production practices are followed that maximize yields and when market prices approach $1,200/ton for vinifera wine grapes and $1,000 per ton for French-American and American hybrid wine grape varieties. Sound management that maximizes wine grape yields and minimizes input costs, with marketing that captures top grape prices, is absolutely necessary for economically viable wholesale grape production in Kentucky.
Core Details
Publication ID
CCD-BG-6
Status
Minor Revision
Publication Date
July 15, 2016
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes