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U.S. Grew More Sweet Potatoes
WASHINGTON - Jan 12/05 - SNS -- Production of sweet potatoes in 2004 is estimated at 16.4 million cwt, up 3% from last season and 28% above 2002, according to the USDA's 2004 annual crop production summary.
This is the largest production of sweet potatoes in the U.S. since 1962, when 17.1 million cwt were produced. Growers harvested 93,300 acres, up 1% from last year. Yield per acre, at 176 cwt, is up 4 cwt from the record high yield in 2003.
Production increased 22% in New Jersey, 17% in North Carolina, 9% in Mississippi, 6% in California, and 3% in Texas. Good growing conditions with sufficient rainfall in these States contributed to an excellent crop.
Production decreased 26% in Louisiana, 20% in Alabama, 17% in Virginia, and 7% in South Carolina. Extremely wet conditions and saturated fields in Louisiana and Alabama resulted in reduced production and lower crop quality.
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