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U.S. Peach Harvest Sinks 12%
WASHINGTON - Jun 9/06 - SNS -- The 2006 peach crop in California, Georgia, and South Carolina is forecast at 870,000 tons, down 12% from 2005 and 21% below 2 years ago, according to the latest crop production estimates from the USDA.
The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 380,000 tons, down 5% from the May 1 forecast and 21% below 2005. Rain during March and April along with below average temperatures have California growers concerned about their 2006 Clingstone peach crop.
The California Freestone crop is forecast at 380,000 tons, up 3% from the May 1 forecast but 1% below the 2005 crop. Wet and cool weather during the spring has delayed crop maturity. Set in the early varieties is reported to be normal.
However, set in the mid to late season varieties is reported to be lighter and inconsistent. This lower set is likely the result of frost which occurred earlier in the season. Harvest gained momentum during June with Crimson Lady, Crown Princess, Spring Snow, and Springtreat the major varieties harvested.
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