Apricot Harvest Jumps 66%
WASHINGTON - Jul 12/21 - SNS -- The 2021 apricot crop is forecast at 55,500 tons, up 66% from last year, according to the USDA.
In California, growers reported optimism of a great production year. In Washington, some growers reported freeze damage during the winter and many orchards have shown signs of heat stress recently.
Apricots Production - States and United States: 2020 and Forecasted July 1, 2021
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: Total production
State :-----------------------------------------------------------
: 2020 : 2021
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: tons
:
California ............: 31,200 50,000
Washington ............: 2,200 5,500
:
United States .........: 33,400 55,500
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