Sharp Drop in Apricot Harvest
WASHINGTON - Jul 10/20 - SNS -- The 2020 apricot crop is forecast at 34,800 tons, down 32% from last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates.
In California, growers reported fewer acres in production. In Washington, some growers reported freeze damage.
Apricots Production - States and United States: 2019 and Forecasted July 1, 2020
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: Total production
State :-----------------------------------------------------------
: 2019 : 2020
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: tons
:
California ............: 43,900 30,000
Washington ............: 7,400 4,800
:
United States .........: 51,300 34,800
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