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Papaya Utilization Up in JanuaryWASHINGTON - Feb 9/07 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.41 million pounds for January, up 9% from December but down 17% from January 2006, according to the latest USDA crop production estimates. Area in crop totaled 2,350 acres, unchanged from last month but up 3% from a year ago. Harvested area totaled 1,135 acres in January, unchanged from December but 37% lower than January 2006. Cool, wet, and windy conditions during January were reported in papaya growing areas. Heavy rains saturated orchards and growers stepped up spraying efforts to minimize disease outbreaks. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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