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March Papaya Crop IncreasedWASHINGTON - Apr 10/07 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.16 million pounds for March, up 4% from February but 2% less than March 2006, according to the USDA's latest crop report. Area in crop totaled 1,935 acres, down 18% from last month and 7% less than a year ago. Harvested area totaled 870 acres in March, down 24% from February and 51% lower than March 2006. Conditions in papaya growing areas were generally favorable during March. Normal field activities were conducted as weather permitted.
Papayas: Area and Fresh Production by Month, Hawaii, 2006-2007
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: Area : Fresh Production 1/
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Month : Total in Crop : Harvested : :
:---------------------------------------------: 2006 : 2007
: 2006 : 2007 : 2006 : 2007 : :
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: ---------------- Acres ---------------- 1,000 Pounds
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Feb : 2,285 2,360 1,795 1,145 2,240 2,070
Mar : 2,070 1,935 1,785 870 2,210 2,160
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1/ Utilized fresh production.
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