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U.S. Citrus Output Slips
WASHINGTON - Jan 12/06 - SNS -- Citrus fruit production in the United States is down from last month's forecast, with the USDA reducing the prospective size of this season;s grapefruit and tangerine harvest; while leaving its lemon and tangelo estimates unchanged.
The forecast of the 2005-06 U.S. grapefruit crop is 1.09 million tons, down 1% from the previous forecast but up 8% from last season's final utilization. Florida's grapefruit production is forecast at 16.0 million boxes (680,000 tons), unchanged from the December 1 forecast but 25% above last year's hurricane-damaged crop.
The white grapefruit utilization forecast, at 4.00 million boxes (170,000 tons), is unchanged from December but 18% above last season's utilization. The colored seedless utilization forecast, at 12.0 million boxes (510,000 tons), is also unchanged from the December 1 forecast but 28% higher than the 2004-05 season's utilization.
California's grapefruit production forecast is 6.00 million boxes (201,000 tons), up 3% from both the October forecast and last season's final utilization. Market conditions continue to be very strong. Pummelos were harvested in the Central Valley as well as Rio Red variety in the desert region. Quality is reported as fair to excellent.
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