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Fall Seeded Vegetables Up 3% in U.S.WASHINGTON - Oct 4/05 - SNS -- The prospective area for harvest of 11 selected fresh market vegetables during the fall quarter is forecast at 163,900 acres, up 3% from last year, according to the latest USDA production report. Acreage increased for snap beans, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, sweet corn, and bell peppers while acreage decreased for celery, cucumbers, head lettuce, and tomatoes. Acreage for cabbage was unchanged. Area forecasted for fall melon harvest is 15,800 acres, up 35% from last year. Cantaloup harvested area is forecast at 12,300 acres, up 45% from 2004. Honeydew harvested area is forecast at 3,500 acres, up 9% from last fall. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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