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Fresh Vegetable Acreage DeclineWASHINGTON - Apr 3/08 - SNS -- Growers of vegetables for processing intend to plant 1.18 million contracted acres in 2008, down 2% from 2007, according to the USDA. Lower contracted acreage for snap beans and tomatoes offsets increased acreage for sweet corn, cucumbers for pickles, and green peas. Area for freezing, at 401,350 acres, is down 2% from last year. Area for canning, forecast at 781,610 acres, is down 2% from 2007. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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