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