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Vegetables

Released July 10, 2000, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department ofAgriculture. For information on "Vegetables" call Biz Wallingsford at 202-720-2157 or Debbie Flippin at 202-720-3250, office hours 7:30a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Fresh Vegetables Harvested Acreage Down 2 Percent

The prospective area for harvest of 12 selected fresh market vegetables during the summer quarter isforecast at 318,600 acres, down 2 percent from last year but 1 percent above 1998 for comparable states. Acreage increased for cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, and tomatoes. Acreage decreased for snap beans,broccoli, celery, sweet corn, and head lettuce. Cucumbers, eggplant, and bell peppers remained thesame. Area forecasted for melon harvest is 127,100 acres, down 5 percent from last year for comparablestates. Cantaloup acreage is forecast at 49,700 acres, down 4 percent from 1999. Honeydew acreage,forecasted at 18,300 acres, is up 3 percent. Watermelon acreage is forecast at 59,100 acres, down8 percent from last year for comparable states.

Spring strawberry production is forecast at 16.8 million cwt, up 7 percent from last year. Area forharvest, at 32,850 acres, was up 7 percent from comparable states in 1999.

Onion Acreage Down 8 Percent

Onion growers expect to harvest 165,630 acres of onions in 2000. This is down 8 percent from thecomparable states of last year. Spring onion growers harvested 34,700 acres, down 7 percent from lastyear. Summer, non-storage onion growers expect to harvest 21,500 acres, up 6 percent from comparableacreage last year. Storage onion growers (including California) plan to harvest from 109,430 acres in2000, down 10 percent from last year. California plans to harvest 36,300 acres, down 7 percent fromlast year.

Processed Vegetable Contracted Acreage Down 2 Percent

Vegetable processors have contracted 1.37 million acres to be planted to the five major vegetable crops(snap beans, sweet corn, cucumbers for pickles, green peas, and tomatoes). This acreage is down2 percent from last year for comparable states. Acreage changes vary from 15 percent down fortomatoes to 6 percent up for green peas. Green pea production, at 499,920 tons, is up 9 percent forcomparable states in 1999. Contracted tomato production is forecast at 10.5 million tons, down16 percent from 1999 for comparable states.

Vegetables Agricultural Statistics BoardJuly 2000 2 NASS, USDA

Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvested by Season,and Crop, Major States, 1998-1999 and Prospective Area 2000

(Domestic Units)

SeasonandCrop

Area

Harvested ForHarvest20001998 1999

Acres Acres Acres

Winter

Spring

Summer Snap Beans Broccoli 1

Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower 1

Celery 1

Sweet Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Head Lettuce Bell Peppers 1

Tomatoes

Total 12 Vegetables

Cantaloups Honeydews Watermelons

Total 3 Melons

Total Summer Crop

190,050

340,800

15,20032,00020,20026,10011,4005,500

127,0009,0001,000

52,3004,100

40,300

344,100

45,30017,80062,100

125,200

469,300

189,950

342,150

16,20034,50020,40026,55011,1005,700

128,6008,400

80055,5003,800

42,750

354,300

50,40017,80067,500

135,700

490,000

193,000

328,000

13,80031,00015,20025,70010,5005,300

112,8004,800

80053,2003,800

41,700

318,600

49,70018,30059,100

127,100

445,700 1 Includes fresh market and processing.


Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvested by Season,and Crop, Major States, 1998-1999 and Prospective Area 2000

(Metric Units)

SeasonandCrop

Area


Hectares Hectares Hectares

Winter

Spring

Summer Snap Beans Broccoli 1

Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower 1

Celery 1

Sweet Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Head Lettuce Bell Peppers 1

Tomatoes

Total 12 Vegetables 2

Cantaloups Honeydews Watermelons

Total 3 Melons 2

Total Summer Crop 2

76,910

137,920

6,15012,9508,170

10,5604,6102,230

51,4003,640

40021,1701,660

16,310

139,250

18,3307,200

25,130

50,670

189,920

76,870

138,460

6,56013,9608,260

10,7404,4902,310

52,0403,400

32022,4601,540

17,300

143,380

20,4007,200

27,320

54,920

198,300

78,110

132,740

5,58012,5506,150

10,4004,2502,140

45,6501,940

32021,5301,540

16,880

128,930

20,1107,410

23,920

51,440

180,370 1 Includes fresh market and processing. 2 Totals may not add due to rounding.


Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvested by Crop,State, and Total, Summer Season, 1998-1999 and Prospective Area 2000

CropandState

UsualHarvestPeriod

Area 2000Area forHarvest

as Percentof 1999


Acres Acres Acres Percent

Snap Beans GA MD 1

MI NY VA

Total 2

Broccoli 3

CA

Cabbage GA MI NY OH 1

WI 1

Total 4

Cantaloups CA GA SC 5

TX

Total 6

Carrots CA MI NY 7

WA 1

Total 8

Cauliflower 3

CA NY 1

Total 9

Jul-SepJul-SepJul-OctJul-SepJul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-SepJun-NovAug-SepJul-SepAug-Oct

Jul-SepJul-SepJun-OctJul-Sep

Jun-SepJul-NovAug-NovJul-Dec

Jul-SepJul-Dec

3,2001,5002,1005,3003,100

15,200

32,000

5001,700

12,1001,2004,700

20,200

38,0002,000

5,300

45,300

18,0004,600

5003,000

26,100

10,0001,400

11,400

3,5001,8002,2006,1002,600

16,200

34,500

5001,800

12,1001,3004,700

20,400

42,5002,500

5,400

50,400

18,5004,700

7502,600

26,550

10,0001,100

11,100

2,500

2,0006,7002,600

13,800

31,000

4001,800

13,000

15,200

40,0002,5001,5005,700

49,700

21,0004,700

25,700

10,500

10,500

71

91110100

96

90

80100107

106

94100

106

96

114100

111

105

105See footnotes at end of table. --continued


Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvestedby Crop, State, and Total, Summer Season,

1998-1999 and Prospective Area 2000 (continued)

CropandState

UsualHarvestPeriod


as Percentof 1999



Celery 3

CA

Sweet Corn CA CT 1

IL MA 1

MI NJ NY NC OH PA WI

Total 10

Cucumbers NJ NY 1

VA

Total 9

Eggplant NJ

Honeydews AZ CA

Total

Head Lettuce CA CO NY 7

Total 9

Bell Peppers 3

NJ

Jul-Sep

Jul-SepJul-OctJul-OctJul-OctJul-OctJul-OctAug-SepJun-AugJul-OctJul-SepAug-Sep

Jun-OctAug-SepJul-Sep

Jul-Nov

Jun-JulJul-Sep

Jul-SepJun-SepJun-Sep

Jul-Oct

5,500

13,9004,5006,8006,400

10,00010,60029,2006,600

14,00017,1007,900

127,000

3,1003,8002,100

9,000

1,000

2,80015,000

17,800

49,0002,700

600

52,300

4,100

5,700

13,5003,8006,9006,300

10,6008,000

33,7007,000

15,10015,8007,900

128,600

3,0003,6001,800

8,400

800

2,80015,000

17,800

53,0002,000

500

55,500

3,800

5,300

12,000

5,500

10,60010,50026,9008,100

15,00017,0007,200

112,800

3,000

1,800

4,800

800

2,70015,600

18,300

52,0001,200

53,200

3,800

93

89

80

10013180

11699

10891

95

100

100

100

100

96104

103

9860

97

100See footnotes at end of table. --continued


Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvestedby Crop, State, and Total, Summer Season,

1998-1999 and Prospective Area 2000 (continued)

CropandState

UsualHarvestPeriod


as Percentof 1999



Tomatoes AL 1

AR 1

CA MI NJ NY PA VA

Total 11

Watermelons AL 1

CA GA MS SC TX

Total 12

Jul-SepJul-SepJul-SepJul-SepJul-OctAug-SepJul-SepJul-Sep

Jul-SepJul-SepJul-SepJun-SepMay-AugJul-Sep

900700

21,0002,3003,9003,3004,4003,800

40,300

2,10010,90023,0003,4008,800

13,900

62,100

1,000750

24,0002,6003,6003,1003,8003,900

42,750

3,10010,50025,0003,2009,500

16,200

67,500

24,0002,4003,6003,1004,7003,900

41,700

9,30021,0002,8008,000

18,000

59,100

10092

100100124100

102

89848884

111

92 1 Seasonal estimate discontinued. Estimate to be published in Vegetable 2000 Summary, released January 2001. 2 Percent calculated excluding MD. 3 Includes fresh market and processing. 4 Percent calculated excluding OH and WI. 5 Added to vegetable program in 2000. 6 Percent calculated excluding SC. 7 Estimate discontinued in 2000. 8 Percent calculated excluding NY and WA. 9 Percent calculated excluding NY.10 Percent calculated excluding CT and MA.11 Percent calculated excluding AL and AR.12 Percent calculated excluding AL.


Snap Beans: Summer fresh market acreage for harvest is forecast at 13,800 acres, down 4 percent fromcomparable states last year but 1 percent more than comparable states in 1998. Michigan growers areexperiencing a good season with no disease problems reported. In New York, planting was behindschedule due to heavy, frequent rains and a record-breaking rainstorm in June which left behind standingwater and washed out fields. In addition, the New York crop has been experiencing cool weather whichslowed development. Virginia harvest is expected to be slightly later than normal because of cooltemperatures and wet conditions, but a few days of warm weather should enable the crop to catch up.

Broccoli: California's acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 31,000 acres, down 10 percent from lastyear and 3 percent less than 1998. The California broccoli crop is doing well with no unusual pest ordisease problems reported.

Cabbage: Fresh market acreage for harvest is forecast at 15,200 acres, up 6 percent from comparablestates in 1999 and 1998. Georgia continues to suffer from drought conditions. In Michigan, cabbageplants have responded well to the early cool, rainy weather. The cabbage season in New York startedout wet and rainy with most fields too wet and sticky to get into. Growers were able to plant but laterrains washed out seed beds and left transplants in standing water. The Finger Lakes region reports earlyplants growing well. Long Island planting was behind schedule because of wet conditions but plantdevelopment is on schedule.

Cantaloups: Summer cantaloup acreage for harvest is forecast at 49,700 acres, down 4 percent fromcomparable states last year but 6 percent greater than the same states in 1998. Southern Californiaharvest ended two weeks early due to excellent growing and harvest conditions. The Texas crop islooking good with many areas experiencing optimal rainfall recently.

Carrots: Acreage for fresh market harvest is forecast at 25,700 acres, up 11 percent from comparablestates last year and 14 percent above 1998 comparable states. California growers report good quality andfew problems with their carrot crop. Kern County continues to produce carrots year-round. Michigangrowers had favorable weather for early planting, but heavy rains after planting made it necessary toreplant some acreage. Initial planting of some acreage was delayed because of the rain. At this time, thecrop is progressing satisfactorily and not disease problems have been reported.

Cauliflower: Acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 10,500 acres, up 5 percent from comparablestates in 1999 and 1998. In California, quality and yield are expected to be good this season. No majorpest or disease problems have been reported.

Celery: California's summer acreage for harvest is forecast at 5,300 acres, down 7 percent from 1999and 4 percent below 1998. The summer celery crop in Salinas has benefitted from favorable weatherand harvest has begun two weeks early as a result.

Sweet Corn: Fresh market acreage for harvest is forecast at 112,800 acres, down 5 percent fromcomparable states last year and 3 percent below comparable states in 1998. California sweet corn isprogressing well with no problems reported. Michigan crop development was slowed by cool, wetweather but responded well to recent warm temperatures. Early plantings had tassels in late June. NewJersey plantings were on schedule and development is ahead of schedule this season. Acreage is downin New York due to the wet spring which prevented many growers from completing their planting. North Carolina conditions were dryer than normal in May resulting in a later harvest than usual. Ohiosweet corn is currently tasseling. Wisconsin late planting was delayed due to heavy rains.


Cucumbers: Acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 4,800 acres, the same as comparable states lastyear but 8 percent below comparable states in 1998. Early plantings in New Jersey were adverselyaffected by the cold conditions. Recent hot and humid conditions have been beneficial.

Eggplant: New Jersey’s acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 800 acres, unchanged from 1999 but20 percent below 1998. Harvest of regular eggplant is expected to start the second week of July.

Honeydews: Fresh market acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 18,300 acres, up 3 percent fromlast year and the year before. The market remains strong due to good demand.

Head Lettuce: Acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 53,200 acres, down 3 percent fromcomparable states last year but up 3 percent from comparable states in 1998. The San Joaquin Valley inCalifornia continues harvest. Short periods of rain this spring caused minimal delay for summerplanting. The Colorado growing season has been favorable so far.

Bell Peppers: New Jersey’s acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 3,800 acres, the same as last yearbut 7 percent below 1998.

Tomatoes: Fresh market acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 41,700 acres, up 2 percent fromcomparable states last year and 8 percent greater for the same states in 1998. California tomatoes weretransplanted in April and May. Some young transplants were affected by heavy rain and hail in lateApril but as of early June, the crop is reported in good condition. Michigan tomatoes are developingnormally despite late spring rains and cool weather which slowed progress. The New Jersey seasonbegan with light harvest the last week of June, one week early. Sufficient rainfall and high humidity inJune promoted quicker development of the crop.

Watermelons: Summer acreage for harvest is forecast at 59,100 acres, down 8 percent fromcomparable states in 1999 and 1 percent below comparable states in 1998. California harvest in thesouthern desert was two weeks earlier than normal due to excellent growing conditions. Some desertshippers that normally market watermelons past the fourth of July were finished by the third week ofJune. Georgia growers were forced to irrigate because of hot, dry conditions. South Carolinawatermelon acreage decreased due to an extremely dry spring. Texas has received a lot of good rainfalllately and the crop is progressing well.


Strawberries: Area Harvested, Yield, and Productionby Season, State, and Total, 1998-2000 1

SeasonandState

Area Yield per Acre Production

Harvested ForHarvest2000

1998 1999 2000 1998 1999 20001998 1999

Acres Acres Acres Cwt Cwt Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

Winter FL

Spring CA MI NJ OR WA 2

Major Sts

Total

6,200

24,2001,400

4504,4001,500

31,950

38,150

6,200

24,6001,400

4504,2001,500

32,150

38,350

6,300

27,6001,300

4503,500

32,850

39,150

260

5606844

11580

447

417

300

61564449980

491

461

340

5906745

110

511

483

1,612

13,5529520

506120

14,293

15,905

1,860

15,1559020

416120

15,801

17,661

2,142

16,2848720

385

16,776

18,918 1 Includes fresh market and processing. 2 Seasonal estimate discontinued. Estimate to be published in Vegetable 2000 Summary, released January 2001.

Strawberries: Spring strawberry production in the U.S. is estimated at 16.8 million cwt, up 7 percentfrom comparable states last year and 18 percent more than comparable states in 1998. Acres harvested,at 32,850 acres, was up 7 percent from comparable states last year and 8 percent more than comparablestates in 1998. In California, warm temperatures during December and January in the southern areashelped to get strawberry production off to a good start. Production slowed during the second half ofFebruary due to excessive rainfall, but improved weather during March allowed the crop to bounce back. In Michigan, wet weather and cool to moderate temperatures in May and June have allowed for anextended growing season. New Jersey harvest began a week early with good fruit size and quality. Oregon reports very good quality in the early season but the second pick had more fruit rot due to rainyweather. Oregon harvest peaked about June 20.


Onions: Area Planted and Harvested, and Yield Per Acreby Season, State, and United States, 1999-2000 1

SeasonandState

Area Planted Area Harvested Yield per Acre

1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000

Acres Acres Acres Acres Acres Acres

Spring 2

AZ CA GA TX

Total

Summer Non-storage 2

CA 3

NV 4

NM TX WA

Total

Storage 5

CA 6

CO ID MI MN NY OH OR Malheur Other UT WA WI

Total

Summer

US

3,0007,500

16,00013,800

40,300

3,2008,3003,800

850

16,150

41,60015,5008,1004,100

48013,000

480

13,0007,3002,800

18,3002,300

126,960

143,110

183,410

3,1007,200

13,00015,900

39,200

6,5003,2008,0004,100

800

22,600

38,00012,0007,6003,800

30013,400

480

11,7006,2002,500

15,3002,100

113,380

135,980

175,180

3,0007,300

14,50012,700

37,500

2,8007,3003,500

800

14,400

39,00014,5007,9004,000

42012,600

480

12,9007,2002,700

18,0001,800

121,500

135,900

173,400

3,1007,100

11,00013,500

34,700

6,2003,0007,8003,700

800

21,500

36,30011,5007,4003,600

15012,900

480

11,6006,1002,400

15,0002,000

109,430

130,930

165,630

545440190285

299

560450400360

454

435375700270280280285

670500465490380

459

459

424

450435250310

329

395540460370330

432

1 Estimates for 1999 revised. 2 Primarily fresh market. 3 Added to vegetable program in 2000. 4 Seasonal estimates beginning in 2000. 5 Yield and production for 2000 will be published September 8, 2000. 6 Revised for 1999. Primarily dehydrated and other processing.


Onions: Production, Shrinkage and Lossby Season, State, and United States, 1998-2000 1

SeasonandState

Production Shrinkage and Loss

1998 1999 Ind 2000 1998 1999

1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

Spring 2

AZ CA GA TX

Total


CA 3

NV 4

NM TX WA

Total

Storage 5

CA 6


Total

Summer

US

1,1754,0502,2242,907

10,356

9243,3121,160

255

5,651

14,3886,0804,6401,092

1503,750

161

6,1203,3001,0568,500

780

50,017

55,668

66,024

1,6353,2122,7553,620

11,222

1,5683,2851,400

288

6,541

16,9655,4385,5301,080

1183,528

137

8,6433,6001,2568,820

684

55,799

62,340

73,562

1,3953,0892,7504,185

11,419

2,4491,6203,5881,369

264

9,290

2501,090

610218

356320

1,34636399

1,75056

6,368

6,368

6,368

2501,7671,300

21680

59614

1,729757265

1,77082

8,826

8,826

8,826 1 Estimates for 1999 revised. Shrinkage and loss for 2000 will be published in the Vegetable 2000 Summary, released

January 2001. 2 Primarily fresh market. 3 Added to vegetable program in 2000. 4 Seasonal estimates beginning in 2000. 5 Yield and production for 2000 will be published September 8, 2000. 6 Revised for 1999. Primarily dehydrated and other processing.


Onions: Price and Value by Season, State,and United States, 1998-1999 1

SeasonandState

Value Per Cwt Total Value

1998 1999 1998 1999

Dollars Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars

Spring 2

AZ CA GA TX

Total


NV NM TX WA

Total

Storage CA 3


Total

Summer

US

15.3014.1030.9021.70

20.00

14.0013.0023.4026.00

15.90

9.7016.2013.0011.008.00

16.309.30

13.0013.4011.0011.507.60

12.10

12.60

13.80

5.5311.9027.1017.40

16.50

8.5016.0022.0024.40

15.90

7.5311.205.40

10.006.00

12.208.00

5.106.405.806.358.00

7.33

8.37

9.78

17,97857,10568,72263,082

206,887

12,93643,05627,1446,630

89,766

137,13980,83852,3909,6141,176

51,9481,311

62,06239,35610,52777,6255,502

529,488

619,254

826,141

9,04238,22374,66162,988

184,914

13,32852,56030,8007,027

103,715

125,93641,11522,8428,640

22835,770

984

35,26118,1955,748

44,7684,816

344,303

448,018

632,932 1 1999 revised. 2 Primarily fresh. 3 Primarily dehydrated and other processing.


Spring Onions: Production of spring onions in 2000 was estimated at 11.4 million cwt, up 2 percentfrom last year and 10 percent above 1998. The crop was produced on 34,700 harvested acres, averaging329 cwt per acre. California growers have had favorable weather for the 2000 spring onion crop. Lateseason rain caused minimal damage and harvest progressed smoothly. Conditions in Georgia are verydry causing more abandonment than in previous years. In Texas, yields were good despite abandonmentof some acreage in the Rio Grande area due to heavy rains and decay.

Summer, Non-Storage Onions: Production of non-storage onions is forecast at 9.29 million cwt, up5 percent from last year’s comparable states. Harvested area covers 21,500 acres, up 6 percent from lastyear’s comparable states. Favorable weather in California has allowed the crop to progress normallywith good quality. Irrigation water supplies have been sufficient in most areas of California. Nevadagrowers have reported some acreage lost to frost which has been reseeded. Empire onions are in goodcondition and the Yerington crop is excellent. Over one third of the New Mexico crop has beenharvested with growers reporting good quality and low prices. West Texas had heavy rains at harvesttime causing growers to abandon some of their acreage.

Summer, Storage Onions: Growers expect to harvest 109,430 acres of storage onions (includingCalifornia) this year, down 10 percent from last year. The California crop is good quality and onschedule due to favorable weather conditions. Colorado acreage is down due to previous years lowprices brought by overproduction. Colorado quality is mostly good to excellent as a result of warmtemperatures and limited moisture in May and June. Michigan growers were able to complete plantingearly due to warm temperatures. Most acreage in Minnesota was drowned out by excessive rains. NewYork onion development has been behind schedule due to recent cool, wet weather, but growers areoptimistic that a few hot, dry days will allow them to catch up. Ohio has received above averageprecipitation since April 1 which does not seem to have affected the onion crop. Oregon growers arehaving no major problems. Planting was late in some areas due to rain but progress is good so far. Utahand Washington growers are planting less acreage in reaction to last years low prices.

1999 Storage Onions, Revised: The final tally of 1999 storage onion production was 55.8 million cwt(including California), up 12 percent from 1998. Harvested acreage, at 121,500 acres, was 5 percentabove 1998 acreage. Average yield of 459 cwt per acre, was up 25 cwt from 1998. The 1999 storagecrop was valued at $344 million, a decrease of 35 percent from 1998. Average price per cwt decreasedfrom $12.10 in 1998 to $7.33 in 1999. With spring and non-storage summer onions added in, total valueof 1999 harvested onions was $633 million, down 23 percent from 1998.


Processing Vegetables: Area Planted, Production, and ExpectedUtilization by Crop, United States, 1998-2000

(Domestic Units)

UtilizationandCrop

Area Planted Contract2000 as

% of 19991998Total

1999 2000Contract 1Total Contract 1

Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent

All Processing

Snap Beans 2

Sweet Corn Cucumbers for Pickles 3

Green Peas 4

Tomatoes 5

Total 2 3 4 5

Canning

Snap Beans 2

Sweet Corn Cucumbers for Pickles 3

Green Peas 4

Tomatoes 5

Total Canning 2 3 4 5

Freezing

Snap Beans 2

Sweet Corn Green Peas 4

Total Freezing 2 4

208,600486,400

105,970299,000302,560

1,402,530

136,400267,400

105,970127,250302,560

939,580

72,200219,000171,750

462,950

218,410473,400

107,130287,740359,120

1,445,800

152,270259,900

107,130121,800359,120

1,000,220

66,140213,500165,940

445,580

209,210473,100

86,370287,740354,010

1,410,430

146,070259,700

86,370121,800354,010

967,950

63,140213,400165,940

442,480

207,480470,000

86,690302,300300,000

1,366,470

138,580272,100

86,690135,000300,000

932,370

68,900197,900167,300

434,100

10399

10410685

98

100105

10411185

97

10993

102

98

Production Contract2000 as

% of 19991998Total


Tons Tons Tons Tons Percent

All Processing

Green Peas 4

Tomatoes 5

Total 4 5

483,9009,402,010

9,885,910

461,59012,836,020

13,297,610

461,59012,583,840

13,045,430

499,92010,487,420

10,987,340

10984

84 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 Percent calculated excluding AR, MO, OK, and SC for 1999. 3 Percent calculated excluding LA, MN, NJ, and OR for 1999. 4 Percent calculated excluding PA and TN for 1999. 5 Percent calculated excluding DE and MD for 1999.


Processing Vegetables: Area Planted, Production, and ExpectedUtilization by Crop, United States, 1998-2000

(Metric Units)

UtilizationandCrop

Area Planted

1998Total


Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares

All Processing

Snap Beans Sweet Corn Cucumbers for Pickles Green Peas Tomatoes

Total

Canning 2

Snap Beans Sweet Corn Cucumbers for Pickles Green Peas Tomatoes

Total Canning

Freezing 2

Snap Beans Sweet Corn Green Peas

Total Freezing

84,420196,840

42,880121,000122,440

567,590

55,200108,210

42,88051,500

122,440

380,240

29,22088,63069,510

187,350

88,390191,580

43,350116,450145,330

585,100

61,620105,180

43,35049,290

145,330

404,780

26,77086,40067,150

180,320

84,670191,460

34,950116,450143,260

570,790

59,110105,100

34,95049,290

143,260

391,720

25,55086,36067,150

179,070

83,970190,200

35,080122,340121,410

553,000

56,080110,120

35,08054,630

121,410

377,320

27,88080,09067,700

175,680

Production

1998Total


Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons

All Processing

Green Peas Tomatoes

Total

438,9808,529,320

8,968,300

418,75011,644,580

12,063,330

418,75011,415,810

11,834,550

453,5209,513,980

9,967,500 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 Utilization may not add to total crop because of rounding.


Snap Beans for Processing: Area Planted by Stateand Utilization, United States, 1998-2000

Stateand

Utilization


% of 19991998Total



ILINMINYORPAWI

Oth Sts 2 3

US 3

Canning 3

Freezing 3

14,7004,300

21,50021,20023,3006,800

66,900

49,900

208,600

136,400

72,200

14,5004,700

28,00021,50023,1008,400

66,200

52,010

218,410

152,270

66,140

14,2004,700

26,00021,50023,1008,400

64,200

47,110

209,210

146,070

63,140

15,0006,800

22,00022,10023,0006,000

72,200

40,380

207,480

138,580

68,900

10614585

10310071

112

100

103

100

109 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 1998 - AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, and WA.

1999 - AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, andWA.2000 - CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, OH, TN, TX, and VA.

3 Percent calculated excluding AR, MO, OK, and SC for 1999.


Sweet Corn for Processing: Area Planted by Stateand Utilization, United States, 1998-2000

Stateand

Utilization


% of 19991998Total



IDILMNNY 2

ORPAWAWI

Oth Sts 3 4

US

Canning

Freezing

16,80014,600

131,90042,00037,4003,100

101,500111,600

27,500

486,400

267,400

219,000

15,80016,600

127,40033,10044,2002,800

99,400107,100

27,000

473,400

259,900

213,500

15,80016,400

127,40033,00044,2002,800

99,400107,100

27,000

473,100

259,700

213,400

20,20018,600

134,200

35,6002,500

99,50094,400

65,000

470,000

272,100

197,900

128113105

8189

10088

108

99

105

93 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 Not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations. 2000 data included in other states. 3 1998 - DE, IA, MD, NJ, TN and VA.

1999 - DE, IA, MD, NJ, and TN.2000 - DE, IA, MD, NJ, NY, and TN.

4 Percent calculated with NY added to others states for 1999.


Cucumbers for Pickles: Area Planted by Stateand United States, 1998-2000

State


% of 19991998Total

1999 2000 Contract 1

Total Contract 1 Early Late AllAcres Acres Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent

CACO 2

FLINMINCOHSCTXWI

Oth Sts 3 4

US 4

4,600160

7,1002,100

27,00018,2003,0002,1009,9004,300

27,510

105,970

4,500

6,8001,800

27,00017,2002,7001,700

10,2004,000

31,230

107,130

4,500

3,7001,800

23,0008,0002,7001,6007,5003,800

29,770

86,370

*

3,7001,200

23,00010,5002,5003,0001,7004,500

24,590

74,690

*

2,300

800

5,300

3,600

12,000

*

6,0001,200

23,00011,3002,5003,0007,0004,500

28,190

86,690

16267

10014193

18893

118

106

104* Not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations. 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 Estimate discontinued in 1999. 3 1998-1999 - AL, DE, GA, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, VA, and WA.

2000 - AL, CA, DE, GA, MD, MA, MO, and VA. 4 Percent calculated excluding LA, MN, NJ, and OR for 1999.


Green Peas for Processing: Area Planted, Harvested, Yield and Productionby State and Utilization, United States, 1998-2000

Stateand

Utilization


% of 19991998Total



MNNYORWAWI

Oth Sts 2 3

US 3

Canning 3

Freezing 3

88,00019,60031,30056,40057,400

46,300

299,000

127,250

171,750

91,10015,50035,80053,30046,800

45,240

287,740

121,800

165,940

91,10015,50035,80053,30046,800

45,240

287,740

121,800

165,940

93,80016,50033,90061,00052,100

45,000

302,300

135,000

167,300

10310695

114111

105

106

111

102

Area Harvested

1998Total

1999 Indicated2000

Contract 1Total Contract 1

Acres Acres Acres Acres

MNNYORWAWI

Oth Sts 2

US

72,90017,50030,60055,10053,600

44,200

273,900

81,40014,90035,40052,30043,700

43,940

271,640

81,40014,90035,40052,30043,700

43,940

271,640

83,30015,80032,80061,00049,100

41,300

283,300

Yield per Acre Production

1998Total

1999Total

Indicated2000

Contract 11998Total

1999 Indicated2000

Contract 1Total Contract 1

Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons

MNNYORWAWI

Oth Sts 2

US

1.622.201.612.001.72

1.72

1.77

1.512.131.351.881.86

1.80

1.70

1.652.001.601.951.70

1.84

1.76

118,25038,50049,260

109,95092,130

75,810

483,900

122,84031,73047,85098,43081,430

79,310

461,590

122,84031,73047,85098,43081,430

79,310

461,590

137,45031,60052,480

118,95083,470

75,970

499,920 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 1998-1999 - CA, DE, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MI, NJ, PA, and TN.

2000 - CA, DE, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MI, and NJ. 3 Percent calculated excluding PA and TN for 1999.


Tomatoes for Processing: Area Planted and Productionby State and United States, 1998-2000

State


% of 19991998Total



CAINMIOHPA 2

Oth Sts 3 4 5

US 5

282,0007,2002,6006,7001,300

2,760

302,560

337,0007,3002,9007,9001,600

2,420

359,120

332,0007,3002,8007,9001,600

2,410

354,010

282,0007,3002,4005,500

2,800

300,000

851008670

94

85

Production Contract2000 as

% of 19991998Total


Tons Tons Tons Tons Percent

CAINMIOHPA 2

Oth Sts 3 4 5

US 5

8,892,800156,20090,000

169,09033,800

60,120

9,402,010

12,239,300215,14087,000

212,32031,500

50,760

12,836,020

11,990,270215,14084,000

212,32031,500

50,610

12,583,840

10,000,000196,02072,000

146,600

72,800

10,487,420

83918669

128

84 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 Not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations. 2000 data included in other states. 3 1998 - DE, MD, NJ, NY, and TX.

1999 - DE, MD, NJ, NY, and VA.2000 - NJ and PA.

4 Percent calculated with PA added to other states for 1999. 5 Percent calculated excluding DE and MD for 1999.


Snap Beans: Processors contracted 207,480 acres for harvest in 2000, up 3 percent from the previousyear’s comparable states. Canning acreage, at 138,580 acres, is virtually unchanged from last year forcomparable states. Area contracted for freezing, at 68,900 acres, is up 9 percent from 1999. TheMichigan crop is progressing normally and no disease problems have been reported. New York growersare behind due to excessive rain and wet fields but expect to deliver on most of their contracts. Pennsylvania was able to plant ahead of schedule and growing conditions have been good although morerain and warm weather is needed.

Sweet Corn: Processors contracted 470,000 acres for harvest in 2000, down 1 percent from last year. Canning acreage, at 272,100 acres, is up 5 percent from 1999. Area contracted for freezing, at197,900 acres, is down 7 percent from last year. Idaho is progressing as expected under warm, dryconditions. Heavy rains in the lower third of Wisconsin delayed some planting of later season sweetcorn.

Cucumbers for Pickles: Pickle processors contracted 86,690 acres for harvest in 2000, up 4 percentfrom last year for comparable states. Warm spring weather in California has enhanced maturity andgrowth as harvest is underway with good quality reported. North Carolina conditions have been dry andhot causing growers to expect a late harvest.

Green Peas: Production is forecast at 499,920 tons, up 9 percent from last year’s comparable states. Area for harvest, at 283,300 acres, is up 5 percent from 1999 for comparable states. The expected yieldof 1.76 tons per acre is 0.06 tons more than a year ago. Area contracted for planting, at 302,300 acres, isup 6 percent from 1999 for comparable states. Area contracted for canning, at 135,000 acres, is up11 percent from last year’s comparable states. Area contracted for freezing, at 167,300 acres, is2 percent more than in 1999 for comparable states. Minnesota had some acreage drowned out byexcessive rain, but a cool spring has allowed for a very nice looking early pea crop. Harvest of earlyspring peas has begun in Wisconsin. Some areas have muddy conditions, making harvest tough, butwell-drained acreage is looking good.

Tomatoes: Contracted production is forecast at 10.5 million tons, down 16 percent from last year’scomparable states. Area contracted, at 300,000 acres, is down 15 percent from 1999 for comparablestates. In California, the tomato crop is in good condition and harvest is expected to begin between thelast week of June and the first week in July. The Michigan crop is developing well with adequatemoisture. Ohio growers are two weeks behind on planting this year due to rainy conditions.


IndexFresh Market

PageBy Crops Area Harvested by Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Harvested Acres of Selected Vegetables, Melons and Dual Purpose Crops

Beans, Snap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Broccoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cantaloups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Carrots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cauliflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Celery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Corn, Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cucumbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Eggplant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Honeydew Melons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lettuce, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Onions, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Peppers, Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Strawberries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Watermelons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ProcessingBy Crops Area Planted and Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Principal Vegetables

Beans, Snap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Corn, Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cucumbers for Pickles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Peas, Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The next "Vegetables" report will be released at 3 p.m. ET on September 8, 2000.

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