CITRUS FRUIT 1/

PRODUCTION + PRODUCTION
BOXES TON EQUIVALENT

fed
2
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3

AND UTILIZED r INDICATED: UTILIZED + INDICATED
Sdeieniatanadtaeaneiad = - :

STATE 1983-84 : 1984-85 : 1985-86 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86
1,000 UNITS 2/ 1,000 UNITS

ORANGES, EARLY MID
& NAVEL 3.

ARIZ : 550 650 600 21 25 23
CALIF : 33,700 26,000.32, 000 1,264 975 1,200
FLA : 69,700 55,000 69,000 3,136 2,475 3,105
TEX 4/: 2,400 0 200 102 0 9

: 106,350 81,650 101,800 4,523 3,475 4,337

ORANGES, VALENCIA =
ARIZ : 1,250 1,800 1,900 47 68 n"
CALIF : 14,800 26,000 19,000 556 975 713
FLA + 47,000 8,300 61,000 2,415 2,201 2,745
TEX 4/: 110 0 110 0 5
us : 63,160 76,700 82,010 2,723 3,246 3,534

ALL ORANGES :

ARIZ : 1,800 2,450 2,500 68 93 94
CALIF : 48,500 52,000 51,000 1,820 1,950 1,913
FLA + 116,700 103,900 130,000 5,251 4,676 5,850
TEX Al: 2,510 0 310 107 0 14
us : 169,510 158,350 183,810 7,246 6,719 7,871

TEMPLES t
FLA : 2,900 3,250 3,000 130 146 135

GRAPEFRUIT,WHITE +

SEEDLESS :
FLA : 23,000 24,800 25,000 978 1,054 1,063

GRAPEFRUIT, PINK :

SEEDLESS :
: 13,400 16,300 16,000 569 693 680

OTHER GRAPEFRUIT
FLA : 4,500 2,900 3,000 191 123 128

ALL GRAPEFRUIT :

RAZ 2 2,270 3,700 2,900 72 118 93
CALIF B/i

DESERT 2 3,340 3,900 4,000 107 124 128
OTHER AREAS : 3,900 4,000 131 134

TOTAL : 7,240 7,900 238 258

FLA : 40,900 44,000 44, 000 1,738 1,870 1,871
TEX 3,200 C) 220 128 0 9
us 53,610 55,600 2,176 2,246

TANGERINES
ARIZ 1,150 700 700 43 26 26
CALIF 1,850 1,680 1,800 70 63 68
FLA 2,000 1,050 1,150 95 50 55
us 5,000 3,430 3,650 208 139 149

LEMONS
ARIZ 4,000 6,000 3,100 152 228 118
CALIF 17,250 19,800 17,900 655 752 680
us 21,250 25,800 = 21,000 807 980 798

TANGELOS
FLA 3,600 3,600 3,000 162 162 135

1/ THE CROP YEAR BEGINS WITH THE BLOOM OF THE FIRST YEAR
SHOWN AND ENDS WITH YEAR HARVEST IS COMPLETED.

2/ NET LBS PER BOX: ORANGES-CALIF & ARIZ-75,FLA-90,
TEX-85; GRAPEFRUIT-CALIF DESERT & ARIZ-64, CALIF
OTHER~67, FLA~85, TEX-80; LEMONS-76; TANGELOS &
TEMPLES-90; TANGERINES-CALIF & ARIZ-75, FLA-95.

3/ NAVEL AND MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES IN CALIFORNIA AND
ARIZONA, EARLY AND MIDSEASON VARIETIES IN FLORIDA AND
TEXAS, INCLUDING SMALL QUANTITIES OF TANGERINES IN
EXAS.

4/ DUE TO SEVERE FREEZE OF DECEMBER 1983, NO
COMMERCIAL SUPPLIES WERE HARVESTED FOR THE 1984-85
TEXAS CITRUS CROPS.

5/ THE FIRST FORECAST FOR CALIF GRAPEFRUIT "OTHER AREAS"
WILL BE AS OF APR 1.

CROP PRODUCTION, FEBRUARY 1986 5 CROP REPORTING BOARD, SRS, USDA


TEMPLES: The Florida forecast, at 3.00 million boxes (122 thousand metric
tons), is 14 percent less than January 1 and 8 percent below last
season. Harvest as of February } was 36 percent complete.

PAPAYAS: Hawaii fresh papaya production is forecast at 4.30 million pounds

(1950 metric tons) in February. Output is anticipated to remain
unchanged in March, then increase to 5.00 million pounds (2270 metric tons) in
April. A 10 percent decrease to 4.50 million pounds (2040 metric tons) is
expected in May.

Fresh utilization is estimated at 3.76 million pounds (1710 metric tons)
in January, up 25 percent from December and 2 percent more than the same time
last year. Area harvested in January rose 2 percent above December totaling
2435 acres (990 hectares), but was 17 percent less than that harvested a year
ago. Area devoted to papaya production totaled 3810 acres (1540 hectares), 3
percent more than the previous month, but 4 percent below the same time last
year.

POTATOES: Winter potato production is forecast at 2.84 million cwt (129 thou-

sand metric tons), up 6 percent from 1985 and 8 percent above two
years ago. This forecast is down 1 percent from January 1. Area for harvest
remains at 12.3 thousand acres (4980 hectares), down 7 percent from last
year. Yields are expected to average 231 cwt per acre, down 2 cwt from
January 1, but 27 cwt above the winter crop a year ago.

Digging of White Rose and red potatoes continued in California's Riverside
area. Kern County harvest should begin shortly.

Red potatoes harvest had begun jin southwest Florida by February 1.
Southeast and Dade County harvest should start about the 10th; spreading to
all areas by the end of the month. Freezing temperatures in late January
damaged plant foliage in upper southeast areas. Some damage occurred, but was
less severe, in the southwest and west central areas.

FLORIDA CITRUS: Most of Florida's citrus groves were in good condition the

first of January as they recovered from the December 27
freeze. There was very little defoliation except in the cold pockets that are
usually hardest hit during cold weather. This January was one of the wettest
in history for this State's citrus belt. However, by the end of January some
growers on high sand hills had started their irrigation equipment to help
prevent surface dryness caused by the clear, windy weather. There was a mild
freeze on the morning of January 28. Low readings were generally in the mid
20's with some lower 20’s in the cotdest focations. Slush ice of varying
amounts was found in 65 percent of the orange samples surveyed. Generally,
the time below critical 28 degrees was of short duration. Damaged fruit wil]
be rapidly harvested to minimize fruit loss. Harvest of all early and
midseason oranges was about 67 percent complete as of the last of January.
Movement of grapefruit to both fresh and processing markets continues to be
about equal in votume. Harvest of Temples increased during January as most of
the crop is now mature and ready to be picked.

CROP PRODUCTION, FEBRUARY 1986 8 CROP REPORTING BOARD, SRS, USDA

*U.S, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1986-490-916:40100-SRS.


PAPAYAS - HAWAIT

AREA FRESH PRODUCTION

TOTAL IN CROP HARVESTED

MONTH : : :
: : 1985 : 1986 : FORECAST
: : 1986

1,000 POUNDS

: 3,005

JAN : 3,980 3,810 2,950 2,435 3,700 3,760

FEB : 3,930 2,820 4,000 4,300
MAR 3,945 3,000 5,080 45300
APR 3,875 2,470 3,600 5,000
MAY 3,715 25820 4,300 43500

WINTER POTATOES

STATE: : IND: : IND: : IND
: 1985 : 1986 +: 1985 : 1986 : 1984 1985 =: «(1986

. 1,000 ACRES CNT 1,000 cur.
CALIF 5.4 5.1 260 275 1,456 1,404 «= 1,403
FLA 7.8 7.2 165 200 13184 ~=—«13287. «1,440
US 13.2 12.3 204 23) 27640 «2,691 2,843

CROP PRODUCTION, FEBRUARY 1986 4 CROP REPORTING BOARD, SRS, USDA


JANUARY WEATHER SUMMARY

danuary was warmer than normal over much of the Nation. Record warmth
occurred along the eastern edge of the Rockies and throughout the Southwest.
Much of the interior of the United States was dry. Stations in the central
and southern Great Plains across to the southern Appalachians reported the
Jowest amount of precipitation ever recorded. A blast of cold air pushed
through the upper Mississippi Valley and covered the entire eastern half of
the country at the end of the month. Freezing temperatures reached into the
eastern Gulf of Mexico and as far south as the Lake Okeechobee area in Florida.
(Prepared by NOAA/USDA Joint. Agricultural Weather Facility.)

WINTER WHEAT

Winter wheat was mostly good at the beginning of January. Ample snow
cover protected wheat from bitter cold across the northern third of the Nation
early in the month. However, warm temperatures through most of the month
melted much of the snow leaving some areas in the northern Rockies and
northern Plains with less than desired snow cover. By month's end, snow had
vanished from the central Plains and lower Corn Belt States. The above-normal
temperatures presented ideal conditions for growth but the lack of moisture
limited growth in most areas. As a result, wheat condition diminished a
little in some areas to fair to good but ended the month in mostly good
condition, overall. Rain promoted wheat growth in the western States the last
week of January. Winterkill became evident in Oregon as temperatures
increased.

ORANGES: The U.S. all orange crop is forecast at 184 million boxes (7.14

million metric tons) for the 1985-86 season, virtually the same as
the January 1 forecast, but 16 percent more than the 1984-85 season.
Florida's all orange crop is estimated at 130 million boxes, unchanged from
the January 1 estimate, but 25 percent more than last season's crop.
Production prospects for early and mid-season oranges in Florida is 69.0
million boxes, the same as last month, but 25 percent above 1984-85. The
Valencia crop in Florida is forecast at 61.0 million boxes, unchanged from a
month ago, but 25 percent more than the 1984-85 season.

Harvest of all U.S. oranges as of February 1? was about 32 percent
complete, compared with 33 percent a year earlier. Harvest of Florida early
and mid-season varieties is 66 percent complete, while Valencia crop harvest
is just beginning.

The California all orange forecast, at 51.0 million boxes, is unchanged
from last month, but 2 percent less than last season's production. The Navel
orange output forecast continues at 32.0 million boxes, 23 percent higher than
the 1984-85 harvest. As of February 1, 40 percent of California's Navel crop
had been harvested. The California Valencia orange crop forecast continues at
19.0 million boxes, 27 percent below last season's crop. Harvest has not yet
begun. The all orange forecast for Arizona is expected to tota? 2.50 million
boxes, unchanged from last month's estimate, but 2 percent more than last
season's production. Arizona's harvest is 22 percent complete. The Texas all
orange forecast is 310 thousand boxes.

CROP PRODUCTION, FEBRUARY 1986 6 CROP REPORTING BOARD, SRS, USDA


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HIGHLIGHTS

CITRUS production is forecast at 11.2 million tons (10.2 million metric
tons), fractionally below January 1, but 9 percent higher than last
season,

ORANGE production is forecast at 184 million boxes (7.14 million metric
tons), virtually the same as January 1, but 16 percent higher than
last season.

GRAPEFRUIT production, excluding California "other areas" crop, is forecast
at 51.1 million boxes (1.91 million metric tons), virtually the same
as last month, and 1 percent below last season.

LEMON production is forecast at 21.0 million boxes (724 thousand metric
tons), unchanged from a month ago, but 19 percent less than the
1984-85 season.

WINTER POTATO production is forecast at 2.84 million cwt (129 thousand
metric tons), up 6 percent from last year and 8 percent above two
years ago.

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Change in U.S. orange production between the February 1 forecast and final
production averaged 6.48 million boxes over the past ten seasons, ranging from
a low of 270 thousand boxes in 1980-81 to a high of 17.1 million boxes in
1981-82.

FLORIDA FROZEN CONCENTRATED JUICE YIELD: The 1985-86 yield projection of

Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice is
1.38 gallons per box at 42.0 degree Brix. This yield computation is projected
to the final amount reported by the Florida Citrus Processors Association at
the end of the harvest season. The 1984-85 freeze-reduced final season
average yield was 1.37582 gallons per box. In 1983-84, the FCOJ final yield
was 1.28931 gatlons per box which was also affected by freezing weather.

GRAPEFRUIT: The February 1 forecast, excluding California's “other areas"

grapefruit, is 51.1 million boxes (1.91 million metric tons),
virtually the same as the January 1 forecast, but 1 percent below last
season. Production for the California “other areas" crop, which will be
forecast as of April 1, accounted for 4.00 million boxes, during the 1984-85
season. The California "Desert Valley" crop forecast is 4.00 million boxes, 3
percent more than last season. Harvest of California Desert grapefruit is 35
percent complete. The Florida all grapefruit forecast remains at 44.0 million
boxes, unchanged from last month and the same as last season. Harvest in
Florida is 47 percent complete.

The forecast for Arizona is 2.90 million boxes, the same as last month, but
22 percent less than last season. Harvest is 36 percent complete. The Texas
forecast is 220 thousand boxes and harvest is neariy complete.

LEMONS: Production in Arizona and California is expected to total 21.0 million

boxes (724 thousand metric tons), the same as January 1, but 19
percent below last season's utilized production. Harvest is 33 percent
compiete. The California forecast is 17.9 million boxes, unchanged from last
month, but 10 percent below last season. Picking in California is 24 percent
complete. The forecast for Arizona continues at 3.10 million boxes, 48
percent less than last season. Harvest is 88 percent complete.

TANGELOS: The Florida crop, excluding K-early citrus fruit, at 3.00 million

boxes (122 thousand metric tons), is down 6 percent from January 1
and 17 percent less than last season. Harvest was active during January and
was 91 percent finished by the end of the month.

TANGERINES: The U.S. production forecast is 3.65 million boxes (135 thousand

metric tons), up 1 percent from last month and 6 percent above
Jast season. The Florida crop estimate is 1.15 million boxes, up 5 percent
from last month and 10 percent more than the 1984-85 season. Harvest is 98
percent complete. The California crop forecast remains at 1.80 million boxes,
up 7 percent from last season. The Arizona crop forecast continues at 700
thousand boxes, the same as 1984-85.

CROP PRODUCTION, FEBRUARY 1986 7 CROP REPORTING BOARD, SRS, USDA



UNITED STATES CROP SUMMARY
(DOMESTIC UNITS)
CITRUS FRUITS, PRODUCTION 1/

CROP: 1984-85 ante eeennn en nn ew nn nn nn nn enenenennecnenenene
JAN 1 FEB 1
1,000 BOXES
ORANGES : 158,350 183,880 ¢ 183,810
LEMONS : 25,800 21,000 .5 21,000

1/ SEASON BEGINS WITH BLOOM OF THE FIRST YEAR} SHOWN AND ENDS WITH THE
COMPLETION OF HARVEST THE FOLLOWING YEAR. ,

WINTER POTATOES

1985 : 1986 : 1985 : 1986

YIELD PER ACRE

1985 : INDICATED

The CROP PRODUCTION report contains State and National estimates with
related information on selected agricultural commodities. These data were
prepared and adopted by the Crop Reporting Board which consists of commodity
statisticians from the field offices and Washington headquarters.

APPROVED: CROP REPORTING BOARD:
Raymond R. Hancock, Chairperson,
_ L. Duane Jewell, Secretary,
(e ; Rich D. Allen, John D. Witzig,
XQ Richard P. Small, Robert L. Addison,
Arvin R. Budge, Doyle C. Johnson,

Charles D. Spillmann.
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

CROP PRODUCTION, FEBRUARY 1986 2 CROP REPORTING BOARD, SRS, USDA


UNITED STATES CROP SUMMARY
(METRIC UNITS)
CITRUS FRUITS, PRODUCTION 1/

INDICATED 1985-86

FE8 1
METRIC TONS
ORANGES : 6 095 370 7 143 170 7 140 450
LEMONS : 889 040 723 930 723 930

1/ SEASON BEGINS WITH: BLOOM OF THE FIRST YEAR SHOWN AND ENDS WITH THE
COMPLETION OF HARVEST THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

WINTER POTATOES

3 : INDICATED
1985 : 1986 : 1985 1986
ee HECTARES = SsSs=~CSC<CS*s~s*~*~TMS~S~S~S
5 340 4 980 5 340 4 980
YIELD PER HECTARE PRODUCTION
: : INDICATED 1986
1985 : INDICATED : 1985 feetee een n cee e eee n n-ne
: 1986 : : JAN T : FEB
METRIC TONS
22.86 25.90 122 060 130 090 128 960
CROP PRODUCTION, FEBRUARY 1986 3 CROP REPORTING BOARD, SRS, USDA