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Papaya Crop Jumps in OctoberWASHINGTON - Dec 11/07 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 3.34 million pounds for October 2007, up 21% from September and 53% higher than the comparable month a year ago, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. Total area in crop for October is estimated at 2,105 acres, unchanged from last month but 2% less than October 2006. Harvested area totaled 1,535 acres, 12% higher than September of this year and up 16% from the same month last year. Growing conditions were generally favorable for orchards in October. Mature trees had full fruit columns and harvesting was active. Newly planted fields had good seed germination and young orchards were making favorable progress. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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