61,000 Ton Apricot Crop
WASHINGTON - Jul 11/14 - SNS -- The 2014 apricot crop is forecast at 61,490 tons, according to the USDA 's latest crop production estimates.
The California crop represents 89% of the total United States production. Harvest in California began early due to warm spring and summer temperatures. Fruit set was reported to be variable with excellent quality.
Miscellaneous Fruits and Nuts Production by Crop - States and
United States: 2013 and
Forecasted July 1, 2014
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: Total production
Crop and State :-------------------------------------------------
: 2013 1/ : 2014
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: tons
:
Apricots :
California ...............: (NA) 55,000
Utah .....................: (NA) 190
Washington ...............: (NA) 6,300
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United States ............: (NA) 61,490
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: 1,000 pounds
:
Almonds, shelled basis 2/ :
California ...............: 2,010,000 2,100,000
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(NA) Not available.
1/ Estimates for 2013 will be published on July 17, 2014.
2/ Utilized production.
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