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USDA Lowers Winter Potato EstimateWASHINGTON - Oct 12/05 - SNS -- Winter potatro production in the United States is now pegged at 4.89 million cwt (100 pound units) this year, down 3% from the April forecast but 2% above 2004, according to the latest USDA crop production estimates. Harvested area of 19,800 acres in the 2 winter potato States (California and Florida) is unchanged from the April 1 forecast but 7% more than last year. The average yield of 247 cwt per acre is down 9 cwt from the April forecast and 13 cwt below 2004. California's production, at 3.50 million cwt, is 8% above last season. Florida's production, at 1.39 million cwt, is down 11% from a year ago. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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