The USDA NASS
New York Field Office
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Released: April 2004
Seasonal
No. 984-2-04
ONIONS: Area Planted by Season, State, and United States, 2002-2004
| Season and State |
Acres Planted |
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| 2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
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Acres |
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| Spring1/ |
38,900 |
35,200 |
38,800 |
| Summer1/ |
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| Non-storage |
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| CA |
7,500 |
7,800 |
7,700 |
| NV |
3,300 |
3,100 |
3,200 |
| NM |
8,100 |
7,700 |
7,400 |
| TX |
3,000 |
2,700 |
3,400 |
| WA 2/ |
1,100 |
1,400 |
1,500 |
| Total |
23,000 |
22,700 |
23,200 |
| Storage |
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| CA 3/ |
31,500 |
34,500 |
33,000 |
| CO |
12,500 |
10,500 |
12,000 |
| ID |
8,100 |
8,400 |
9,400 |
| MI |
4,000 |
3,700 |
3,800 |
| MN |
280 |
280 |
270 |
| NY |
12,700 |
12,100 |
12,500 |
| OH |
470 |
380 |
400 |
| OR |
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| Malheur |
12,000 |
12,200 |
13,000 |
| Other |
5,400 |
6,500 |
8,000 |
| UT |
2,200 |
1,900 |
1,800 |
| WA |
16,000 |
16,000 |
19,000 |
| WI |
2,100 |
2,100 |
2,100 |
| Total |
107,250 |
108,560 |
115,270 |
| Total Summer |
130,250 |
131,260 |
138,470 |
| U.S. |
169,150 |
166,460 |
177,270 |
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Primarily fresh market. |
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SPRING ONIONS:
U.S. producers
intend to harvest 37,100 acres, up 17 percent from last year. Planting activities
for California's
spring crop last fall went well with no problems reported. Winter and spring
conditions have been wet and cool. However, recent warm temperatures have stimulated
growth. In Georgia, the crop is doing well and disease problems are minimal.
Growers are actively irrigating and harvest will begin in early April and is
expected to peak by the end of April. Texas onions are doing very well. Milder
weather and limited cold spells have made for optimum growing conditions.
STRAWBERRIES:
Acreage intended for harvest
in the nation is forecast at 44,100 acres, up 9 percent from last year's comparable
States. California's acreage for harvest is forecast at 33,200 acres, up 12
percent from 2003. Acreage is up in all major growing districts in California
this year. Rainfall was reported below normal throughout Southern California
and most of the water for irrigation was imported from the northern part of
the State. Powerful winds hit the Oxnard area during the beginning of February
which damaged some fruit. Cooler temperatures delayed the season, but warmer
temperatures in March helped strengthen the plants. Early season berries have
good size, color, and quality. Production has returned to a typical pace. In
Florida, freezing temperatures slowed production for a week early in the season
but no other major problems were reported. Harvest began in late November and
should be finished in early April. The Michigan strawberry crop is in good condition.
There was adequate snow cover through mid-March. A recent cold snap has growers
concerned though damage is expected to be minimal. Oregon's strawberry crop
looks good at this time. Frost damage this season is expected to be minimal.
VEGETABLES FOR FRESH MARKET
| Crop and State |
Area |
Yield per acre |
Production |
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| Harvested |
For Harv 2004 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
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| 2002 |
2003 |
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| Acres |
Cwt. |
1,000 cwt. |
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| ONIONS |
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| Spring 1/ |
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| AR 2/ |
1,500 |
1,500 |
1,300 |
460 |
500 |
690 |
750 |
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| CA 2/ |
6,200 |
6,700 |
6,800 |
475 |
490 |
2,945 |
3,283 |
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| GA |
11,500 |
12,500 |
16,000 |
125 |
175 |
185 |
1,438 |
2,188 |
2,960 |
| TX |
15,000 |
11,000 |
13,000 |
315 |
320 |
305 |
4,725 |
3,520 |
3,965 |
| TOTAL |
34,200 |
31,700 |
37,100 |
286 |
307 |
9,798 |
9,741 |
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| STRAWBERRIES 3/ |
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| CA |
28,500 |
29,600 |
33,200 |
565 |
620 |
570 |
16,097 |
18,352 |
18,924 |
| FL |
6,900 |
7,100 |
7,100 |
255 |
220 |
230 |
1,760 |
1,562 |
1,633 |
| MI |
1,200 |
1,200 |
1,200 |
47 |
53 |
56 |
63 |
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| OR |
3,000 |
2,600 |
2,600 |
115 |
115 |
338 |
295 |
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| WA 4/ |
1,800 |
1,700 |
90 |
90 |
162 |
153 |
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| TOTAL |
41,400 |
42,200 |
44,100 |
445 |
484 |
18,413 |
20,425 |
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| 1/ Primarily fresh market. 2/ First forecast will be published on July 9, 2004. 3/ Includes fresh market and processing. 4/ Seasonal estimate discontinued. Estimate to be published in January 2005 annual. |
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SNAP BEANS: U.S. processors contracted to plant 190,900 acres of snap beans, down 4 percent from last year. Contracted acreage for freezing, at 57,000 acres, is up 1 percent from 2003. Contracted acreage for canning, at 133,900 acres, is down 5 percent from 2003. Planting in California has progressed normally with no major pest or disease problems reported. In Florida, harvest of the winter season acreage is continuing and harvest of the spring crop is expected to begin shortly. No major problems have been reported. Illinois growers expect to begin planting during the last week of April. Indiana experienced frequent snow showers and ice during February which limited field preparations. Planting has not yet begun. North Carolina growers should begin planting in April with the next warm period after fields dry out from recent rains. Some Texas acreage was replanted because of damage from colder weather in January. Acreage in Texas has increased this season as growers reduce spinach acreage in favor of planting snap beans. Virginia growers are preparing to plant. In Wisconsin, contracts are being finalized but fieldwork has not yet begun.
GREEN PEAS: U.S. green peas are forecast at 230,500 acres in 2004, down 6 percent from 2003. Acreage was below last year in Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Delaware, where acreage was down 29 percent, 15 percent, 10 percent, and 1 percent, respectively. Increases of 31 percent for New York and 3 percent for Washington were noted. Contracted acreage for freezing, at 140,400 acres, is 2 percent more than last year. Contracted acreage for canning, at 90,100 acres, is 16 percent below 2003. Minnesota weather has been typical during the past month. Snow cover has diminished under warmer temperatures and soil moisture is adequate, but fieldwork has not yet begun. Planting of green peas in Washington has not yet begun but is expected to get under way in early April. California growers report ideal growing conditions and high yields are anticipated as a result. Idaho planting operations are not yet under way and water supplies are a major concern for growers. Fieldwork has not yet begun in Wisconsin.
VEGETABLES FOR PROCESSING: Area Planted and Utilization
by State and United States, 2002-2004
| State and Utilization |
Area Planted |
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| 2002 Total |
2003 |
2004 Contract Intentions 1/ |
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| Total |
Contract 1/ |
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| Acres |
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| SNAP BEANS: |
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| DE |
2,900 |
2,900 |
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| IL |
22,400 |
17,100 |
16,700 |
13,700 |
| IN |
6,200 |
6,500 |
6,500 |
5,700 |
| MD |
1,400 |
1,400 |
2,400 |
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| MI |
16,700 |
14,800 |
14,800 |
16,900 |
| NY |
21,700 |
23,700 |
22,900 |
23,000 |
| OR |
18,700 |
16,500 |
16,500 |
18,000 |
| PA |
7,600 |
7,900 |
7,900 |
9,500 |
| VA |
1,000 |
900 |
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| WI |
79,800 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
68,800 |
| Other States 2/ 3/ |
48,200 |
35,800 |
35,800 |
32,900 |
| U.S. |
221,300 |
199,600 |
198,300 |
190,900 |
| Canning |
154,600 |
142,200 |
141,600 |
133,900 |
| Freezing |
66,700 |
57,400 |
56,700 |
57,000 |
| GREEN PEAS: |
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| DE |
66,700 |
57,400 |
56,700 |
57,000 |
| MN |
80,500 |
88,700 |
88,700 |
79,500 |
| NY |
16,300 |
17,000 |
17,000 |
22,200 |
| OR |
20,300 |
22,400 |
22,400 |
15,800 |
| WA |
37,600 |
45,500 |
45,500 |
47,000 |
| WI |
42,100 |
39,600 |
39,600 |
33,700 |
| Other States 4/ |
26,900 |
24,100 |
24,100 |
24,900 |
| U.S. |
223,700 |
244,800 |
244,800 |
230,500 |
| Canning |
98,300 |
106,700 |
106,700 |
90,100 |
| Freezing |
125,400 |
138,100 |
138,100 |
140,400 |
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Includes acreage from major brokers. |
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SWEET CORN: Contract intentions call for 435,800 acres of sweet corn in the nation in 2004, down 2 percent from last year. Contracted acreage for freezing, at 209,800 acres, is 7 percent less than last year's total. Contracted acreage for canning, at 226,000 acres, is 3 percent more than 2003. Idaho growers have not yet begun planting. Water supplies are a major concern for growers this year. Minnesota weather has been typical during the past month. Snow cover has diminished under warmer temperatures and soil moisture is adequate due to an above average amount of snowfall during the winter. Fieldwork has not yet begun but growers are anxious to get the crop started. Wisconsin growers have not begun planting.
VEGETABLES FOR PROCESSING: Area Planted and Utilization
by State and United States, 2002-2004
| State and Utilization |
Area Planted |
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| 2002 Total |
2003 |
2004 Contract Intentions 1/ |
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| Total |
Contract 1/ |
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| Acres |
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| SWEET CORN |
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| DE |
18,100 |
18,100 |
9,900 |
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| IL |
16,100 |
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| MD |
5,500 |
5,500 |
5,500 |
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| MN |
148,000 |
142,200 |
142,200 |
138,400 |
| NY |
17,600 |
16,300 |
16,300 |
18,500 |
| OR |
33,000 |
31,000 |
31,000 |
29,100 |
| PA |
1,400 |
1,200 |
1,200 |
1,500 |
| WA |
97,700 |
101,500 |
101,500 |
94,900 |
| WI |
92,100 |
93,400 |
91,100 |
102,700 |
| Other States 2/ |
38,800 |
37,900 |
37,900 |
35,300 |
| U.S. |
444,700 |
447,100 |
444,800 |
435,800 |
| Canning |
221,300 |
222,600 |
220,300 |
226,000 |
| Freezing |
223,400 |
224,500 |
224,500 |
209,800 |
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Includes acreage from major brokers. |
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