U.S. Orange Crop Still Shrinking
WASHINGTON - Jan 10/14 - SNS -- Production of all oranges in the United States is forecast at 7.39 million tons for 2013-14, down 5% from the previous forecast and down 11% from the 2012-2013 final utilization, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates.
The Florida all orange forecast, at 115 million boxes (5.18 million tons), is down 5% from the previous forecast and down 14% from last season's final utilization. Early, midseason, and Navel varieties in Florida are forecast at 54.0 million boxes (2.43 million tons), down 4% from the previous forecast and down 20% from last season.
Current droppage is projected to be the highest in a series dating back to the 1960-1961 season. The Florida Valencia orange forecast, at 61.0 million boxes (2.75 million tons), is down 6% from the previous forecast and down 8% from last season's final utilization.
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