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Pear Output Rising 10%

WASHINGTON - Aug 12/20 - SNS -- United States pear production for 2020 is forecast at 800,000 tons, up 10% from last year, according to the latest USDA crop production forecast.

In California, pear harvest continued. Growing conditions have been ideal which has improved fruit sizing.

Growers in Oregon and Washington reported favorable, mild spring and summer conditions ideal for a healthy crop. Growers expect good crop volume with improved quality and sizing.

Pear Production - States and United States: 2019 and Forecasted August 1, 2020
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                    :                     Total production
        State       :-----------------------------------------------------------
                    :            2019             :            2020
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                    :                           tons
                    :
California .........:           163,000                       160,000
Oregon .............:           236,000                       250,000
Washington .........:           330,000                       390,000
                    :
United States ......:           729,000                       800,000

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