E-mail: nass-ny@nass.usda.gov (518) 457-5570 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Marisa Reuber Friday, October 8, 2010 www.nass.usda.gov/ny FRUIT REPORT October 2010 Seasonal No. 975-4-10 NEW YORK APPLE PRODUCTION UNCHANGED Based on conditions as of October 1, apple production in New York is forecast at 1.20 billion pounds, unchanged from the August forecast and down 13 percent from the 2009 crop of 1.38 billion pounds. On October 4, apple harvest was 74 percent completed, ahead of the average of 55 percent. In the Lake Ontario fruit region, growers reported a good year. The crop was described as one of good quality and size. Some growers reported frost in the spring that reduced their crops. A September 13th hail storm also affected the late season varieties for some growers. In the Hudson Valley, conditions during the growing season were hot and dry. Warm weather in the spring brought out buds early, but resulted in some later frost damage in the region. A hail storm on September 13th also affected the area. The Lake Champlain region had a good crop that was ahead of normal. U.S. apple production for the 2010 crop year is forecast at 9.41 billion pounds, down 1 percent from the August 1 forecast and 5 percent below 2009. TOTAL APPLE PRODUCTION: Selected States and United States 1/ Production Million Pounds 1,000 42-pound equivalents State 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 New York 1,270.0 1,380.0 1,200.0 30,238 32,857 28,571 California 2/ 360.0 265.0 310.0 8,571 6,310 7,381 Michigan 590.0 1,150.0 590.0 14,048 27,381 14,048 New England 2/ 3/ 181.9 169.4 140.5 4,331 4,033 3,345 Ohio 2/ 104.0 115.5 110.0 2,476 2,750 2,619 Pennsylvania 440.0 510.0 481.0 10,476 12,143 11,452 Virginia 226.0 245.0 225.0 5,381 5,833 5,357 Washington 5,650.0 5,400.0 5,650.0 134,524 128,571 134,524 United States 4/ 9,633.3 9,914.9 9,413.5 229,364 236,069 224,131 1/ In orchards of 100 or more bearing age trees. 2/ Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. 3/ Includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. 4/ National total includes amounts for other states not listed. NEW YORK GRAPE PRODUCTION UNCHANGED Based on conditions as of October 1, the 2010 New York grape crop is forecast at 170 thousand tons, unchanged from the August forecast and up 28 percent from last year's production of 133 thousand tons. On October 4, grape harvest was 52 percent completed, compared to the average of 51 percent. Across the state, grape growers experienced a much better growing season than last year. In the Lake Erie grape region, growers experienced early and excellent ripening conditions and have had no problems reaching acceptable sugar solids. Some described it as one of the best years ever. A few growers reported decreased yields due to spring frost. Growers in the Finger Lakes grape region reported an excellent year with a clean and good quality crop. Harvesting was ahead of schedule, with some growers already done. Long Island vineyards reported an excellent year despite hot and dry conditions. Grapes were clean and quality was high. U.S. grape production is forecast at 6.88 million tons, down 3 percent from the August 1 forecast and 6 percent below 2009. TOTAL GRAPE PRODUCTION: Selected States and United States Production 2008 2009 2010 State Tons New York 172,000 133,000 170,000 Arizona 1/ 800 California 6,548,000 6,544,000 6,150,000 Michigan 73,700 96,500 42,000 Ohio 2/ 5,660 5,740 3,800 Oregon 2/ 34,700 40,200 40,000 Pennsylvania 107,200 64,000 79,000 Washington 350,000 381,000 356,000 Other States 2/ 3/ 27,200 30,400 34,600 United States 7,319,260 7,294,840 6,875,400 1/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. 2/ Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. 3/ Includes Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia.