Spring Vegetables Up 1 Percent Processed Vegetable Acreage Up 12 Percent Onion Acreage Down 2 Percent

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1 National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA Washington, D.C. Released April 8, 999, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS),, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For information on "" call Biz Wallingsford at (202) , office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Spring Up Percent Processed Vegetable Acreage Up 2 Percent Onion Acreage Down 2 Percent The prospective area for harvest of 3 selected fresh market vegetables during the spring quarter is forecast at 232,800 acres, up percent from last year. Acreage increases in broccoli, cauliflower, celery, head lettuce, and tomatoes more than offset decreases in snap beans, cabbage, carrots, sweet corn, cucumbers, eggplant, escarole/endive, and bell peppers. Acreage for spring harvest of 3 selected melons is estimated at 2,800 acres, up slightly from last year. Cantaloups and honeydews showed increases from 998 while watermelons showed a decrease. Asparagus acreage for spring harvest is forecast at 73, acres, up slightly from last year and 2 percent greater than in 997. Strawberry acreage for spring harvest is projected at 3,850 acres, down slightly from 998 but 3 percent more than 997. Processors expect to contract.40 million acres of the five major vegetable crops in the U.S. this year, up 2 percent from last year. Increases are forecast for all major processing vegetables with cucumbers, at 32 percent, showing the largest increase. Freezing firms expect a 7 percent increase, with 446,300 acres under contract. Green pea acreage is up percent, sweet corn acreage up 6 percent, and snap bean acreage is down slightly. Canneries contracted for 95,650 acres, up 9 percent from last year. Tomato acreage is up 7 percent, cucumber acreage is up 32 percent, snap bean acreage is up 22 percent sweet corn acreage is up 6 percent and green pea acreage is up 7 percent from last year. Spring Onions will be harvested from 35,900 acres in 999, up 4 percent from last year but down 4 percent from 997. Georgia and Texas combined for a production forecast of 6.23 million cwt, 2 percent greater than last year and 2 percent more than 997. onion acreage for all seasons in 999 (excluding Nevada) is projected at 66,060 acres, a loss of 2 percent from last year. Summer nonstorage onion acreage (excluding Nevada), at,850 acres, is down 4 percent, while storage onion acreage (except California) at 87,70 acres is down slightly from the previous year. Vg - (4-99)b

2 Season and Crop Selected Fresh Market and Melons: Area Harvested by Season, and Crop, Major States, and Prospective Area 999 (Domestic Units) Harvested Area For Harvest 999 Acres Acres Acres Winter 89, 9,450 93,500 Spring Snap Beans Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Sweet Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Escarole/Endive Head Lettuce Bell Peppers Tomatoes 9,900 28,500 8,600 22,900 0,000 5,200 42,600 8, ,000 43,800 7,800 26,550 23,600 28,000 8,500 27,800 0,000 4,700 4,200 7, ,000 43,500 7,600 26,200 22,900 33,000 7,300 25,700,000 5,000 38,200 7, ,200 7,000 28, , , ,800 Cantaloup Honeydews Watermelon 35,700 5,200 7,000 36,000 5,700 70,400 4,200 6,300 65,300 3 Melons,900 2, 2,800 Spring Crop Includes fresh market and processing. 337, , ,600 April NASS, USDA

3 Season and Crop Selected Fresh Market and Melons: Area Harvested by Season, and Crop, Major States, and Prospective Area 999 (Metric Units) Harvested Area For Harvest 999 Hectares Hectares Hectares Winter 76,530 77,480 78,30 Spring Snap Beans Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Sweet Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Escarole/Endive Head Lettuce Bell Peppers Tomatoes 8,050,530 3,480 9,270 4,050 2, 7,240 3, ,730 3,60 0,740 9,550,330 3,440,250 4,050,900 6,670 3, ,600 3,080 0,600 9,270 3,350 2,950 0,400 4,450 2,020 5,460 2, ,700 2,830, ,400 93,200 94,20 Cantaloup Honeydews Watermelon 4,450 2, 28,730 4,570 2,30 28,490 6,670 2,550 26,430 3 Melons 45,280 45,370 45,650 Spring Crop Includes fresh market and processing. 36,680 38,570 39,860 April NASS, USDA

4 Crop and State Selected Fresh Market and Melons: Area Harvested by Crop, State, and, Spring Season, and Prospective Area 999 Usual Harvest Period Harvested Area 999 For Harvest 999 Area for Harvest as Percent of 998 Acres Acres Acres Percent Snap Beans GA NJ SC Jun-Jul May-Aug 3,000 4,500,,300 9,900 5,000 6,200,300, 23,600 4,000 6,500,300, 22, Broccoli 28,500 28,000 33,000 8 Cabbage GA NJ Jun-Jul 3,000 3,500,000, 8,600 2,300 4,000,000,200 8,500,600 4, , Cantaloups AZ GA May-Jul,500 8,700 2, 3,400 35,700 9,800 8,500 3,000 4,700 36,000 2,200 9,800 3,500 5,700 4, Carrots Apr-Jul 20,000 2, ,900 25,000,500,300 27,800 24,000,700 25, Cauliflower 0,000 0,000,000 0 Celery 5,200 4,700 5, Sweet Corn Includes fresh market and processing. Apr-Jul 0,800 3,800 42,600 2,300 28,900 4,200,800 26,400 38, April NASS, USDA

5 Crop and State Selected Fresh Market and Melons: Area Harvested by Crop, State, and, Spring Season, and Prospective Area 999 (continued) Usual Harvest Period Harvested Area 999 For Harvest 999 Area for Harvest as Percent of 998 Acres Acres Acres Percent Cucumbers SC Jan-Jun May-Aug 6,700, ,300 5,700, ,500 5,200, , Eggplant Apr-Jul Escarole/Endive NJ Apr-Jul May-Aug , , Honeydews 3,200 2,000 5,200 3,400 2,300 5,700 3,500 2,800 6, Head Lettuce AZ - Other NJ NM Mar-Jun May-Jul Apr-May,900 40, , 43,800 2,600 38, , 43,500 3,000 40, ,400 46, Bell Peppers 7, ,800 7, ,600 6, , Tomatoes AL AR SC Apr-Apr Jun-Aug Apr-Jul May-Jul ,800 3, 3,200,300 26, ,800 3,800 3,200,400 26, ,800 4,200 3,600,600 28, Watermelons AL AZ Includes fresh market and processing. Apr-Apr May-Jul 2, 6,500 4,600 30,000 27,800 7,000 2,200 7,300 4,400 32,000 24,500 70,400 2,300 6,500 4,500 3,000 2,000 65, April NASS, USDA

6 Crop, Season, and State Fresh Market : Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Crop, Season, and, Area Yield per Acre Production Harvested For Harvest Acres Acres Acres Cwt Cwt Cwt,000 Cwt,000 Cwt,000 Cwt Asparagus Spring MI NJ WA 30, 7,500,000 23,000 7,600 32,200 7,500,000 22,000 72,700 33,600 6,500,000 22,000 73, , ,00 Onions Spring 2 AZ 3 3 GA 2, 9,600 5,800 9,800 37,300 2,500 6,800 3,900,400 34,600 2,700 6,000 4,000 3,200 35, ,320 3,476 2,07 0,649,75 2,992 2,224 2,907 9,298 2,800 3,432 6,232 Strawberries Winter 6, 6,200 6, ,769,62,798 Spring MI NJ OR WA 22,600, ,000,400 30,950 24,200, ,400,500 3,950 24,700, ,900,500 3, , ,043 4, ,777 4,820 Major States 37,050 38,50 Includes fresh market and processing. 2 Primarily fresh market. 3 First forecast will be published July 9, , ,82 6,389 April NASS, USDA

7 Season and State Onions: Area Planted by Season, State, and United States, Acres as % of 998 Acres Acres Acres Percent Spring 40,600 36,500 37,000 0 Summer Non-storage NV 2 NM WA 3,800 7,900 4, ,800 2, 7,300 4, ,450 7,200 3, , Storage CO ID MI MN NY OH OR Malheur West UT WA WI 8,000 8,400 5, , ,200 7,600 2,400 7,800 2,200 6,500 8,200 4, , 530 2,200 7,600 2,500 9,800 2, 6,000 8, 4, , 520 3,000 7,000 2,500 20,800, Subtotal 87,270 87,920 87, ,400 32,000 29, ,470 34,370 29, US 3 75,070 Primarily fresh market. 2 Estimate to be published in January 2000 annual. 3 Percent calculated excluding Nevada. 4 Primarily Processing. 70,870 66, April NASS, USDA

8 Asparagus: Intended acreage for harvest is estimated at 73, acres, up percent from 998. In California, drier weather resulted in good growing conditions. Harvest is coming to an end for the Imperial Valley and in full swing in the Stockton-Delta region. New Jersey producers report the crop in good condition and are expecting a good season. Most Michigan growers report plant stand quality as average. A normal crop is expected as long as frosts do not occur during April and May. Snap Beans: Acreage for spring harvest is estimated at 22,900 acres, down 3 percent from last year. In Florida, harvest is active with the crop reported in good to very good condition. Broccoli: California's acreage for spring harvest is forecast at 33,000 acres, up 8 percent from 998. Moderate spring temperatures experienced by southern California provided good growing conditions. No unusual pest or disease problems were reported. Cabbage: Intended acreage for spring harvest, estimated at 7,300 acres, is a decrease of 4 percent from last year. Planting in Florida is complete and harvest is active in all major growing areas. The warm winter allowed the crop to mature faster resulting in an earlier end to the harvest season. Wet conditions in New Jersey from early to mid-march delayed planting for 3-7 days. Cantaloups: Acreage intended for harvest is estimated at 4,200 acres, up 4 percent from 998. Arizona producers have experienced an excellent first quarter with a very mild winter and below average rainfall. In California, warm spring weather and low rainfall have produced better that average growing conditions. Planting and other field operations have progressed normally. Quality is very good to excellent and yields are expected to be high for Imperial and Coachella Valley producers. Carrots: Intended acreage for harvest is estimated at 25,700 acres, down 8 percent from last year. The California crop is a little behind schedule due to late winter rains and cold, wet soils. Cauliflower: California's acreage for spring harvest is estimated at,000 acres, 0 percent above 998. Cooler temperatures in the Salinas area slowed crop development, therefore early yields are expected to be slightly below normal. Crop quality is excellent throughout the state. Celery: California's acreage for spring harvest is forecast at 5,000 acres, up 6 percent from last year. California acreage is up because growers are anticipating a repeat of last spring s high El Niño-driven prices. Harvest is nearly complete in the Imperial Valley. A harvest delay of seven days is expected in the coastal areas due to abnormally cool temperatures. Sweet Corn: Intended acreage for harvest is estimated at 38,200 acres, down 7 percent from 998. California is expecting good quality and high yields for the spring season in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys (the major sweet corn producing areas). Growing conditions have been excellent with warm temperatures and low rainfall. In Florida, cool temperatures in early January slowed ear development and plant growth. Warmer temperatures in late January and most of February and March improved development. By late January, East Coast growers started picking winter crop acreage with crates averaging ears each. Planting began on a limited basis on the higher sandy soils away from Lake Apopka during late February and was completed by the middle of March. Growers in the Everglades region began harvesting their spring crop during late March and early April. Cucumbers: Spring harvested acreage is estimated at 7,000 acres, down 7 percent from 998. Cold temperatures caused significant damage to the Florida crop in early January forcing producers to make salvage harvests following the bad weather. Warm weather in February and March boosted plant growth and fruit development in all areas. Strong March winds caused no significant damage. Picking began in late February on the East Coast and after mid-march for the West Central area. April NASS, USDA

9 Eggplant: Florida harvested acreage is estimated at 500 acres, down 29 percent from 998. Low prices and competition from Mexico caused growers to decrease their acreage. Overall growth and development have been good and harvest is underway. This crop looks to be of good quality. Escarole/Endive: Intended acreage for spring harvest is estimated at 750 acres, down 25 percent from last year. The Florida crop escaped significant damage from early January winds and cool weather. Warm, dry weather from late January into February boosted plant growth. Planting in New Jersey began in mid-march. Honeydew Melons: Acreage for harvest is forecast at 6,300 acres, up percent from last year. California temperatures were favorable at the beginning of the year but turned cooler in March. As a result, growth of the honeydew crop has been slow. Harvest will likely be delayed at least one week. Head Lettuce: Intended acreage for harvest is forecast at 46,200 acres, up 6 percent from 998. Weather conditions in Arizona have been favorable and harvest is on schedule. March weather in California has been drier than normal and cool. Growers have been busy weeding, thinning, and spraying for aphids. The San Joaquin Valley is just beginning its harvest. Wet conditions early in the season delayed planting 3-5 days. Improved conditions toward the end of March allowed producers to catch up on planting. New Mexico producers are expecting insects and weeds to be a problem this year as a result of above normal temperatures and dry conditions over the winter. Most of the crop is reported in good to excellent condition after a slow moving winter storm came through toward the end of March. Spring Onions: Producers intend to harvest 35,900 acres up 4 percent from last year. Production is on schedule in Arizona as a result of excellent growing conditions during the first quarter of 999. In California, crop quality is very good to excellent and cool temperatures that have affected other California vegetable crops have placed the spring harvest date only slightly behind schedule. The Georgia crop is in good condition and weather conditions for onions development has been better than normal. The onion crop from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas is in fair condition even though the weather has been dry. Wet conditions in Laredo delayed planting. Some acreage in the San Antonio/Winter Garden area was damaged by hail and sand. Summer Onions: Non-storage acreage (excluding Nevada) is,850 acres, down 4 percent from the comparable figure last year. New Mexico has experienced a mild winter. By late March, most of the crop was rated in good to excellent condition. Winter months in Texas were dry and more recent cool weather may delay the crop. Walla Walla Sweets in Washington came through the winter in average condition with some minor losses during the December cold spell. Storage onions (except California) are intended to be planted on 87,70 acres, slightly less than 998 but a little more than 997. Colorado planting is down slightly from last year. Currently 49 percent are planted and conditions are good throughout the state. Planting in Idaho is underway and progressing normally. Western New York growers are optimistic this year as a result of above average yield and production in 998. On the other hand, growers in Orange County, who were severely hit by hail in 998, are indicating less acreage for 999. Malheur County, Oregon has planted 60 percent of its crop. Planting has not started on the west side of the state. Planting conditions were optimum with a warm dry spring. Winter conditions in Washington were generally mild and some early planting is underway. California producers expect to plant 29,500 acres of summer onions, mostly for processing, down 8 percent from last year. Crop quality is very good to excellent. Planting and other field operations have progressed without difficulty. Bell Peppers: Acreage for harvest is estimated 7,000 acres, down 8 percent from 998. In southwestern Florida, cold temperatures in early January burned some leaves but plants were able to April NASS, USDA

10 recover during the warm weather that followed. In mid-january, West Central producers started spring crop planting. Southwest growers finished planting in late February. Strawberries: Acreage intended for spring harvest is estimated at 3,850 acres, down slightly from last year. Cold spring weather in California has slightly delayed production. Southern California harvest has been good and the whitefly infestation in the Oxnard area is under control. Fruit size is very large. Increased acreage and improving weather should provide an excellent crop. The Michigan crop is normal with minor winter and insect injury. Deer damage is a problem in some areas. In New Jersey, the crop is 7-0 days early due to the mild winter. However, some plants were hurt by the previous year s dry conditions. Growers in Washington reported little to no freeze damage but are concerned about root rot as a result of the prolonged, wet winter with record amounts of precipitation. The Florida winter crop harvest began in December and is slowing down at this time. Yield is good for this year s crop. Tomatoes: Intended acreage for harvest is forecast at 28,250 acres, up 8 percent from 998. California acreage is up from last year and field operations have been progressing normally. The Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys (where most of the tomatoes are grown) have experienced good rainfall. Imperial Valley on the other hand, has had low rainfall and cool temperatures which will slow development. In Florida, Palmetto-Ruskin growers began spring transplanting in early January and completed by late March. Cold temperatures in early January slowed crop development with some foliage suffering wind burn. Warmer temperatures followed which aided plant recovery. Cooler temperatures in early March have slowed fruit maturation. In Texas, the crop looks good for areas that have been planted. For other areas, planting has been delayed because January and February were abnormally warm and very dry. Watermelons: Acreage intended for harvest is estimated at 65,300 acres, down 7 percent from last year. Arizona producers have benefitted from excellent growing conditions during the first quarter of 999. In California, conditions were favorable at the beginning of the season, but recent cool temperatures in March have slowed crop development. A delay of about 7 days is expected. In Florida, the southern crop is planted and in fair to good condition. Central areas are currently planting and planting is just about to start in the north. Soil conditions have been dry for dryland watermelons. April NASS, USDA

11 Utilization and Crop Processing : Prospective Plantings and Production by Crop and Expected Utilization, United States, (Domestic Units) Area Planted 999 as % of Intentions Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent All Processing Snap Beans Sweet Corn Cucumbers for Pickles Green Peas Tomatoes 204, ,900 07, , ,720,379, , ,400 05, , 302,260,396,730 76, ,500 7, , 298,700,249, , ,200 94,060 29, ,840,397, Canning Snap Beans Sweet Corn Green Peas 35, ,900 26,800 3, ,400 26,350 2, ,300 5,550 36, ,900 24, Freezing Snap Beans Sweet Corn Green Peas 69, ,000 68, 73,200 29,000 7,750 Production 64, ,200 50,550 63,800 25,300 67, as % of Intentions Tons Tons Tons Tons Percent 06 Tomatoes 9,973,259 9,394,80 9,36,320 2,046, Includes acreage from major brokers. April 999 NASS, USDA

12 Utilization and Crop Processing : Prospective Plantings and Production by Crop and Expected Utilization, United States, (Metric Units) Area Planted Intentions Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares All Processing Snap Beans Sweet Corn Cucumbers for Pickles Green Peas Tomatoes 82,790 93,80 43,420 9,340 8, ,220 82,800 96,840 42,640 20,640 22, ,240 7,390 76,650 28,860 07,690 20, ,470 8,40 87,050 38,070 7,90 4, ,60 Canning 2 Snap Beans Sweet Corn Green Peas 54,870 03,60 5,30 53,80 08,20 5,30 45,490 94,40 62,950 55,320 99,920 50,240 Freezing 2 Snap Beans Sweet Corn Green Peas 27,920 90,650 68,030 29,620 88,630 69,50 Production 25,900 82,230 60, Intentions Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons 25,820 87,30 67,660 Tomatoes 9,047,540 8,522,780 8,45,620 0,928,730 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 Utilization may not add to total crop because of rounding. April NASS, USDA

13 State and Utilization Snap Beans for Processing: Area Planted and Utilization by State and United States, Area Planted 999 as % of Intentions Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent IL IN MI NY OR PA WI 2, 4,000 23,200 23,500 23,700 9,200 66,800 4,700 4,300 24,000 2,200 23,300 6,800 66,900 2,700 24,000 2,200 23,300 6,800 65,400 4,900 4,600 2,000 22, 23,000 6,500 67, Oth Sts 2 42,080 43,400 23,000 4, 79 US 204, ,600 76, ,500 4 Canning 35,580 3,400 2,400 36, Freezing 69,000 73,200 64,000 Includes acreage from major brokers AR,, DE,, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN,, VA, and WA AR,, DE,, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, TN,, VA, and WA. 63,800 April NASS, USDA

14 State and Utilization Sweet Corn for Processing: Area Planted and Utilization by State and United States, Area Planted 999 as % of Intentions Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent ID IL MN NY OR PA WA WI 5,200 8,300 28,600 40,400 4,500 2,800 89,600 5,800 6,800 4,600 3,900 42,000 37,400 3, 0,500,600 3,900 42,000 37,400 3, 0,500,600 5,800 4,800 29, 32,400 4,200 6,700 95,300, Oth Sts 2 26,700 27,500 9,000 26, US 478, , , , Canning 254, , , , Freezing 224,000 Includes acreage from major brokers DE, IN, IA, MD, NJ, and TN DE, IA, MD, NJ, and TN DE, IA, MD, NJ, TN and VA. 29, ,200 25, April NASS, USDA

15 State Cucumbers for Pickles: Area Planted by State and United States, Area Planted 999 as % of Intentions Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent CO IN MI NC OH SC WI 4, ,500 2,000 27,000 8,300 3,000 4,000 9,400 4,500 4, ,700 2, 27,000 8,200 3,000 2, 9,900 4,300 4,400 3,200 2, 24,000,200 3,000 2, 4, 5,000 6, 2,000 26,000,000 2,900 3,000 9,800 4, Oth Sts 2 27,400 27,50 7,220 24,260 4 US 07,280 05,370 7,320 Includes acreage from major brokers AL, AR, DE, GA, IL, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, VA, and WA AL, DE, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, VA, and WA AL, DE, GA, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, VA, and WA. 94, April NASS, USDA

16 State and Utilization Green Peas for Processing: Area Planted and Utilization by State and United States, Area Planted 999 as % of Intentions Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent MN NY OR WA WI 90,000 8,900 28, 54,400 62,500 88,000 9,600 3,300 56,400 57,400 88,000 9,600 3,300 56,400 57,400 90,200 5,300 3,800 58,200 46, Oth Sts 2 4,000 45,400 3,400 48, US 294, , 266, 29, Canning 26,800 26,350 5,550 24,50 07 Freezing 68, 7,750 Includes acreage from major brokers , DE, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MI, NJ, PA, and TN. 50,550 67,200 April NASS, USDA

17 State Tomatoes for Processing: Area Planted and Production by State and United States, Area Planted 999 as % of Intentions Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent IN MI OH PA 270,000 6,400 4,300 9,, ,000 7,200 2,300 6,700, ,000 7,200 2,200 6,600, ,000 7,500 2,400 7,, Oth Sts 2 2,720 2,760,400 2, US IN MI OH PA 293, ,342,309 57,440 33, ,670 27,00 302,260 Production 298, , Intentions 8,892,800 8,845,960,500,000 56,200 56,200 94,230 82,800 79,200 74,000 69,090 67,550 83,500 33,800 33,800 42, as % of Oth Sts 2 60,530 60,20 33,60 52, US 9,973,259 Includes acreage from major brokers DE, IL, MD, NJ, NY,, and VA DE, MD, NJ, NY, and DE, MD, NJ, NY, and VA. 9,394,80 9,36,320 2,046, April NASS, USDA

18 Growers of vegetables for processing intend to plant.40 million acres in 999, up 2 percent from 998. Acreage for freezing at 446,300 acres, is up 7 percent; while acreage for canning, estimated at 95,650 acres is up 9 percent from 998. Snap Beans: Processors contracted to plant 200,500 acres of snap beans, up 4 percent from last year. ed for freezing, at 63,800 acres, is down slightly from 998. ed acreage for canning, at 36,700 acres, is up 22 percent from 998. Sweet Corn: intentions call for 462,200 acres of sweet corn in 999, up 6 percent from last year. ed acreage for freezing, at 25,300 acres, is 6 percent more than last year's total, and contracted acreage for canning, at 246,900 acres, is 6 percent more than in 998. Cucumbers for Pickles: Pickle packers intend to contract 94,060 acres of cucumbers for pickles, up 32 percent from last year. Acreage increases are forecast for California, Florida, and Michigan. Soil conditions in California are better this year due to drier spring weather. Green Peas: An estimated 29,350 acres of green peas are to be planted for processing. This level is 9 percent more than last year. Acreage was above last year in all major states except New York and Wisconsin, where acreage was down 22 percent and 8 percent respectively. ed acreage for freezing, at 67,200 acres, is percent more than last year's total, and contracted acreage for canning, at 24,50 acres, is 7 percent more than the 998 total. Tomatoes for Canning: Processors are increasing tomato acreage by 7 percent this year. s with growers cover 349,840 acres in 999. California production is estimated at 2.0 million tons, up 29 percent from 998. The California estimate is based on a survey of processors that was conducted in January. Updated acreage and production will be available by mid-june. Cool weather for February and March has hampered tomato transplant growth in California s major tomato growing regions. Harvest will likely be delayed 6-0 days. April NASS, USDA

19 Index Fresh Market Page By Crops... 2 Harvested Acres of Selected, Melons and Dual Purpose Crops by State Asparagus... 6 Beans, Snap... 4 Broccoli... 4 Cabbage... 4 Cantaloups... 4 Carrots... 4 Cauliflower... 4 Celery... 4 Corn, Sweet... 4 Cucumbers... 5 Eggplant... 5 Escarole/Endive... 5 Honeydew Melons... 5 Lettuce, Head... 5 Onions, Spring... 6 Peppers, Bell... 5 Strawberries... 6 Tomatoes... 5 Watermelons... 5 Planted Acres of selected Onions, Summer and Storage... 7 Processing By Crops... Principal by State Beans, Snap... 3 Corn, Sweet... 4 Cucumbers for Processing... 5 Peas, Green... 6 Tomatoes... 7 April NASS, USDA

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