U.S. Apricot Crop Jumps 47%

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/16 - SNS -- The 2016 apricot crop is forecast at 61,400 tons, up 47% from last year, according to the latest USDA crop production estimate.

The California crop represents 90% of the total United States production. Harvest in California began in early May. Growers reported a good crop with similar size, quality, and yield to 2014.

Miscellaneous Fruits and Nuts Production by Crop - States and
United States: 2015 and
Forecasted July 1, 2016
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                          :                Total production
      Crop and State      :-------------------------------------------------
                          :          2015          :          2016
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                          :                      tons
                          :
Apricots                  :
California ...............:           34,500                   55,000
Utah 1/ ..................:                7                     (NA)
Washington ...............:            7,150                    6,400
                          :
United States ............:           41,657                   61,400
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(NA) Not available.
1/   Estimates discontinued in 2016.
2/   Utilized production.

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U.S. Apricot Crop Jumps 47%

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