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Papaya Output Rises in JanuaryWASHINGTON - Mar 11/08 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 2.88 million pounds for January 2008, up 3% from December and 17% higher than the comparable month a year ago, according to the USDA. Total area in crop for January is estimated at 2,045 acres, down slightly from last month and 12% less than January 2007. Harvested area totaled 1,260 acres, virtually unchanged from last month but down 10% from January 2007. January weather was mostly dry with continuous trade winds. Warm daytime temperatures were beneficial for crop progress and fruit development. However, at the end of the month, drenching rains caused some minor flooding and damage to roads and young plantings. Orchard maintenance was delayed due to wet conditions. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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