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Utilizable Papaya Harvest Up on MonthWASHINGTON - Aug 10/07 - SNS --Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.39 million pounds for July 2007, up 16% from last month and 40% higher than the comparable month a year ago, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. Total area in crop for July is estimated at 1,735 acres, unchanged from June 2007 but 1% less than the same month in 2006. Harvested area totaled 810 acres, 1% higher than June of this year but down 46% from July a year ago. Warm summer weather continued in July, encouraging flowering and fruit set. Tropical Depression Cosme and a weak shear line brought welcome showers to the State. Normal farming activities were underway. Growers were preparing fallowed fields for new plantings. Harvest was steady but wild pigs and Papaya Ringspot Virus affected some orchards. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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