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Spring Potato Output Expands
WASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Spring potato production in the United States this year is forecast at 20.6 million cwt (100 pound units), up 3% from the April forecast and 10% above last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates.
Area for harvest is estimated at 69,700 acres, up 3% from the April estimate and 4% above last year. The average yield is forecast at 296 cwt per acre, 2 cwt above last month and up 15 cwt from a year ago.
Florida production is forecast at 6.96 million cwt, unchanged from the April 1 forecast but 7% above the 2005 production. Mostly dry weather during April allowed growers to have proper soil moisture levels for harvest, resulting in very good quality potatoes.
North Carolina's potato crop, forecasted at 3.40 million cwt, is up 8% from the April 1 forecast and 19% above last year. Crop condition is fair to good with adequate top soil moisture.
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