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Contracted Tomato Crop Sinks 11%WASHINGTON - Sep 2/05 - SNS -- Contracted tomato production is forecast at 10.6 million tons in the United States, 11% less than last year for comparable States, according to the USDA. Based on comparable States between 2004 and 2005, a 4% decrease in contracted acreage was accompanied by a yield decrease of 2.94 tons per acre. In California, production and yields went down. Wet and hot conditions increased disease pressure for early-season processing tomatoes. Bacterial spot has been reported for some acreage. Indiana growers report very good quality and high yields and production. Rainfall has been spotty during the summer months but growers were able to irrigate. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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