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Smaller Mint Oil HarvestWASHINGTON - Jan 12/06 - SNS -- Mint oil production declined in the United States, with gains in spearmint oil output offset by a smaller peppermint oil crop, according to the USDA's final crop production report for 2005. Spearmint oil production is estimated at 1.93 million pounds for 2005, up 5% from last year and 9% above 2003. Harvested area is estimated at 17,700 acres, up 12% from both last year and 2003. Average yield is estimated at 109 pounds of oil per acre, down 7 pounds from last year and 4 pounds below 2003. Growers in Oregon and Washington increased their acreage 60% and 11%, respectively, while Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin harvested acreage remained unchanged from last year. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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