Smaller Apricot Crop
WASHINGTON - Jul 12/17 - SNS -- The 2017 apricot crop is forecast at 55,500 tons, down 13% from last year, according to the latest USDA crop forecast.
The California crop represents 85% of the total United States production. Harvest in California began in May, approximately 7 to 10 days later than last year. Some growers reported rain during the blossom period.
Miscellaneous Fruits and Nuts Production by Crop - States and
United States: 2016 and
Forecasted July 1, 2017
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: Total production
Crop and State :-------------------------------------------------
: 2016 : 2017
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: tons
:
Apricots :
California ...............: 56,000 47,000
Washington ...............: 8,050 8,500
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United States ............: 64,050 55,500
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1/ Utilized production.
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