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Smaller U.S. Strawberry Crop
WASHINGTON - Jul 10/06 - SNS -- Strawberry production in the U.S. is forecast at 22.5 million cwt, 1% below 2005 for comparable States. Area harvested, at 45,100 acres, is up 3% from last year. Strawberry yield is forecast at 498 cwt, down 18 cwt from 2005., according to the USDA.
California acreage is up 4% from 2005. Weeks of cool and rainy weather in early spring caused strawberry production to lag as growers harvest was delayed. Despite the slow start, growers may be recovering from the weather delay although yield has been effected.
In Oregon, June's rainfall caused excess molding of the fruit. There is potential for smaller fruit this season due to the warmer weather ripening the berries before they had sized. Labor shortage continues to be a big issue in the strawberry industry. Many growers let part of their crop rot since they could not find enough pickers.
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