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Ventura County Farm Bureau Reports Negative Returns for Key Crops in 2025
The Farm Bureau of Ventura County reports that despite a record $2.4 billion in agricultural production value in 2025, major crops including strawberries and lemons generated negative net returns. Strawberry production costs exceeded gross revenue by $8 million, while lemon production costs surpassed revenue by $21.8 million. The organization states that net returns across major commodity groups have declined approximately 80% since 2015 due to rising production costs and policy pressures.